Local football fever continues to burn bright, with youngsters Joe Junior Mamboto and Turieque Appasamy chasing dreams of soccer stardom, all while sharing a fierce admiration for the same soccer club, Liverpool, and the same international soccer icon, Lionel Messi. Confident defender, Joe Junior, is not afraid to dive into tackles, while lightning-fast striker Turieque has a keen eye for goals, with their passion for the beautiful game perfectly in sync. What sets the lads apart though is not just their enthusiasm on the pitch, but their wonderful dream off it, with Joe Junior saying that he wants to buy his parents a home, while Turieque wants to give money to the poor. More than just talent, the boys have heart too. The Laudium Sun wishes the pair the very best in achieving all their dreams. 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: Joe Junior
Surname: Mamboto.
Address: Pearl Street, Laudium.
Name of School: Hillside Primary School.
Favourite School Subject: Maths.
Current Sports Club / Team: Swaraj FC.
Current Position: Defender.
Favourite International Club / Team: Liverpool.
Favourite International Player: Lionel Messi.
Favourite Car: City Golf.
Name of Parents: Joe and Fraceley Mamboto.
Role Model: My father.
Goal: To become a very successful 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?
I would really want to buy my parents their own house.
If you ever meet your sporting super star what would be the first thing you ask him/her?
Can I play with you 1 on 1?
Name: Turieque
Surname: Appasamy.
Address: 19th Avenue, Laudium.
Name of School: Hillside Primary School.
Favourite School Subject: Natural Science and Technology.
Current Sports Club / Team: Laudium FC.
Current Position: Striker.
Favourite International Club / Team: Liverpool.
Favourite International Player: Lionel Messi.
Favourite Car: Polo GTI.
Name of Parents: Imaan and Anver Mohammed.
Role Model: My mother.
Goal: To become a pro-soccer player.
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?
Give money to the poor.
If you ever meet your sporting super star what would be the first thing you ask him/her?
How are you so good?