This week, ‘Sporting Stars of Tomorrow’ features Andile Ngide and Rayaan Dollie, who attend the same school and share a preference for Mathematics, but once the school bell rings, their paths couldn’t be more different. On the field, the lads play for different clubs, with Andile commanding the midfield with flair, while striker Rayaan is known for his sharp finishes. Andile proudly supports Kaizer Chiefs and looks up to Yusuf Maart as his soccer idol, while Rayaan is a Manchester United fan through and through, with Cristiano Ronaldo his big inspiration. Also vastly different are the youngsters future goals, with Andile dreaming of becoming a professional soccer player, while Rayaan hopes to one day become a pilot. The Laudium Sun wishes the pair everything of the best in pursuing their dreams. Whether it’s scoring goals or soaring the skies, may their journeys be filled with success. 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: Andile
Surname: Ngidi.
Address: Bengal Street, Laudium.
Name of School: Hillside Primary School.
Favourite School Subject: Maths.
Current Sports Club / Team: Hawks FC.
Current Position: Midfielder.
Favourite International Club / Team: Kaizer Chiefs.
Favourite International Player: Yusuf Maart.
Favourite Car: BMW 325 iS.
Name of Parents: Mumateg and Mpho Ngidi.
Role Model: My father.
Goal: To become a really good professional soccer player.
What will it take to achieve your dream?
Hard work and practice every day.
If and when you achieve your dream what would be the first thing you do with your success?
Help those in need.
If you ever meet your sporting super star what would be the first thing you ask him/her?
How long did it take you to achieve your dreams?
Name: Rayaan
Surname: Dollie.
Address: Rose Stone Complex, Centurion.
Name of School: Hillside Primary School.
Favourite School Subject: Maths.
Current Sports Club / Team: Laudium FC.
Current Position: Striker.
Favourite International Club / Team: Manchester United.
Favourite International Player: Cristiano Ronaldo.
Favourite Car: Volkswagen.
Name of Parents: Fasieg Dollie and Cassie Govender.
Role Model: My mother.
Goal: To become a pilot.
What will it take to achieve your dream?
Hard work and dedication.
If and when you achieve your dream what would be the first thing you do with your success?
Share my success with my parents.
If you ever meet your sporting super star what would be the first thing you ask him/her?
How did you achieve such a brilliant career?