The pair of footballing fundis we profile in this edition, are Dayyaan Jaffer and Oniel Govindsamy, who both have much in common, including attending the same school, playing for the same team, sharing a passion for fast cars and supporting Manchester United. We often see, how the older the youngsters we interview are, the more mature their ambitions are and we know that this is a natural progression and a wonderful thing. Without any further ado then, let’s get to the question and answer session and find out more about this sprightly pair.
*Readers are invited to submit profiles of young (10 – 17yrs), 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: Dayyaan
Surname: Jaffer.
Address: Bengal Street, Laudium.
Name of School: Laudium Secondary School.
Favourite School Subject: Afrikaans.
Current Sports Club / Team: Laudium Secondary FC.
Current Position: Striker.
Favourite International Club / Team: Manchester United.
Favourite International Player: Paul Pogba.
Favourite Car: BMW 325IS.
Name of Parents: Waseelah and the late Ridwaan (Ricky).
Role Model: My late father.
Goal: To coach my own soccer team.
What will it take to achieve your dream? Motivation and dedication.
When you achieve your dream what would be the first thing you do with your success? Look after my family.
If you ever meet your sporting super star what would be the first thing you ask him/her? What brought u this far?
Name: Oniel
Surname: Govindsamy.
Address: Primrose Street, Laudium.
Name of School: Laudium Secondary School.
Favourite School Subject: English.
Current Sports Club / Team: Laudium Secondary FC.
Current Position: Mid-fielder.
Favourite International Club / Team: Manchester United.
Favourite International Player: CR7.
Favourite Car: Audi RS3.
Name of Parents: Anoosha and Rajchegan.
Role Model: CR7.
Goal: To finish school and become a soldier.
What will it take to achieve your dream? Hard work and the correct mind set.
When you achieve your dream what would be the first thing you do with your success? Look after the orphans and disabled people.
If you ever meet your sporting super star what would be the first thing you ask him/her? Can we play soccer together?
