In this edition of ‘Sporting Stars of Tomorrow,’ we swing the spotlight on Blessed Bwanya and Mohammad Mohsin Patel, who don’t necessarily walk the same path, but chase their dreams with purpose. Although both lads attend Jacaranda Primary School, they are set on very different futures. Blessed plays as a solid defender for RH Pro Academy, looking up to French superstar, Kylian Mbappé and supporting England club, Arsenal, while Mohammad Mohsin plays as striker for Delfos FC, admiring Portuguese icon, Cristiano Ronaldo and supporting Spanish giants, Real Madrid. Blessed hopes to one day become a top soccer player, while Mohammad Mohsin has his eyes firmly set on a different goal… to become an engineer. Despite their differences in football loyalty and ambition, both young footballers deeply respect their parents, saying their parents are their true role models. They also share a desire to give back to the community, saying that when they achieve success, they want to help those in need and give to charity. The Laudium Sun wishes the pair everything of the best, whether it’s on the soccer field or in the world of engineering. Their shared respect for their parents and commitment to giving back shows that no matter how different their paths seem, they’re both heading toward a future, built on strong values. Good luck guys!!
Readers are invited to submit profiles of young (10 – 16yrs), talented, sporting enthusiasts to the Laudium Sun office, or email to info@laudiumsun.co.za, to be considered by our sporting judges, for inclusion in this column. Kindly submit a clear photo, together with the standard relevant details as set out below.
Name: Blessed
Surname: Bwanya.
Address: Garnet Street, Laudium.
Name of School: Jacaranda Primary School.
Favourite School Subject: Maths.
Current Sports Club / Team: RH Pro Academy.
Current Position: Defender.
Favourite International Club / Team: Arsenal.
Favourite International Player: Kylian Mbappé.
Favourite Car: Mercedes Benz.
Name of Parents: George & Mairon Bwanya.
Role Model: My parents.
Goal: To become a top soccer player.
What will it take to achieve your dream?
Hard work and practice.
If and when you achieve your dream what would be the first thing you do with your success?
Help the needy and buy my parents a house.
If you ever meet your sporting super star what would be the first thing you ask him/her?
Can we take a picture and can I train with you?
Name: Mohammad Mohsin
Surname: Patel.
Address: Pendant Street, Laudium.
Name of School: Jacaranda Primary School.
Favourite School Subject: Social Science.
Current Sports Club / Team: Delfos FC.
Current Position: Striker.
Favourite International Club / Team: Real Madrid.
Favourite International Player: Cristiano Ronaldo.
Favourite Car: Mercedes Benz.
Name of Parents: Mohsin Mustak and Sajeda Patel.
Role Model: My parents.
Goal: To become an engineer.
What will it take to achieve your dream?
Hard work and determination.
If and when you achieve your dream what would be the first thing you do with your success?
I would want to give to charity.
If you ever meet your sporting super star what would be the first thing you ask him/her?
Can I take your picture?