The Kid from South Africa

[Alcaraz]

'Lets go from here,I have got to Train' Steven Pienaar snapped to his agent​

'I dont even understand why we are here for so long,it was only meant to be giving money to these people in Soweto for some great PR but we have been moping around here for an hour now' said Steven Pieenar in a low harsh voice.​

'Look Steven the longer we stay here,the more things the press will print,I understand that you have go to get back for Training but you got to let me do my job which is to make you look good to the press'​

'I tell you what,Alan you take a taxi back to the hotel after you have done your JOB' and without a final glance Steven Pienarr got into his Audi and left leaving Alan Walk in a trail of dust.​

Alan Walker sighed disdainfully and turned,there was a informal game taking place on on of the fields like they usually did most of the time in Soweto between teenagers.​

One player immediately stood out,the young player picked up the ball and with a deceptive burst of speed eased his way past 2 defender's before sending a perfectly weighted pass across the field.Alan now totally focused on the game all but forgot the way Steven Pienaar had treated him just a few moments earlier.​

The young player was dictating the game,frequently making fools of the opposition as well as making his team-mates appear far better than they were.​

Even when he did'nt have the ball he was good.The runs.The feints and dummies.​

After a storming run,the player effortlessly and just off a couple of strides aimed for goal and scored.​

Alan sidled up to another middle-aged black guy watching the game and asked him ​

'Did you teach him to do all that' referring to the player.​

'God taught him to do that'​

 

[Zaiaz]

Sounds good so far it's like reading a book will follow... If u want you can have a look at my story... From Russia to win- a Chelsea fc story

 

[Alcaraz]

I will mate as soon as I have some time and thanks for your feedback

 

[Nixon]

Have a space (or two) after each full stop. Also have a space after each comma used.

But good luck with the story, I'll try and read it every so often.

 

[djh1878]

Nice, seems to be a similar style to mine...so I'm obviously going to like it!

Following...

 

[Alcaraz]

Alan approached the player after the game had ended​

'You played a Blinder mate'​

'I'm sorry'
the kid replied in heavily accented English​

'It means you played very well'Alan Walker smiled. 'My name is Alan Walker,I used to play a bit myself back in England'said Alan holding out his hand.​

'Tell me kid have you ever thought of turning pro?'​

'Pro Teams here only go for college graduates and none of us will ever go to College'
the kid replied with a strained smile.​

'It's usualyy exactly the opposite in England,don't get many university graduates in the Premiere League,Look I bumped into a British Agent I know on the fight to here and I'm going to ask him to check you out'.​

He saw the player's doubtful look.​

'I'm serious,I know what I am saying.I was a scout for 4 years after I left football and I know what I am talking about'Alan hurriedly reassured him​

'By the way whats your name kid?'​

'Its Charles sir,Charles Nizigimya'​

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Have a space (or two) after each full stop. Also have a space after each comma used.

But good luck with the story, I'll try and read it every so often.

Thanks mate,your feedback is appreciated and I will implement it in my future updates

 

[SwineFluGotYou]

This sounds rather like Goal the film.

 

[Alcaraz]

'Glen is this a good moment to talk?'​

Glen Hoddle turned around with his brightest smile. For all he knew it could be Sir Alex Ferguson.​

It was'nt.Glen was met with a face he knew somwehere back in time but could not quite put a name to it.​

'Alan.Alan Walker yes How can I help you?'​

'I phoned you remember. About the lad I saw playing. You really ought to have a look a him before you go back to England.He dazzled me and I don't dazzle easily'​

'I will try Alan but my life is a meeting man...' Glen Hoddle sighed​

'There are lots of good young kids around and not enough teams for all of them'​

Alan Walker had been expecting this and it was now time to play his trump card.​

'Last time I was dazzled, it was a young kid called Jermaine Defoe. My side did not want him and neither did your's'​

'Ok,Alan I will be come take a look at the lad,which team does he play for anyways?'​

'No Team,come to Soweto on Saturday'
and with that Alan Walker smiled and left.

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This sounds rather like Goal the film.

the concept really is based on the film but he wont be starting off straight in the EPL...I have used certain ideas from there I admit

 

[SwineFluGotYou]

Yer I love the film so I claim NO.1 Fan.

 

[Alcaraz]

Charles spotted Alan Walker stading on the sidelines as he prepared for his weekly game of football with his friends.If he was here then that agent must be here too Charles thought.​

As the game progressed,Charles finally found the ball at his feet,he rounded an opposing player and set off on a long run out wide.As he cut inside,a defender came thundering in for a tackle but Charles dummied him as if he was;nt there,went wide again and looked for support which stil had not come.​

Charles skimmied inside and sent a left-footed shot from the tightest of angles past the goal which was 2 beer crates stacked 5 mentres apart.​

After the game ended,Alan Walker approached Charles.​

'Brilliant stuff there Charles,absolutely inspiring from you lad'
Alan exclaimed​

'The agent,did he come?'​

As if on cue,Glen Hoddle stormed in and patted Charles on the back.​

'Well done kid,great goal there,had me up on my feet,you are going to go far in this game'​

After more of idle chat with Charles,Alan Walker pulled Glen Hoddle aside.​

'So what do you think Mr Hoddle,good enough?'​

'He seems good,some unreal pace and finishing on the lad but for the English Game you need stamina and determination,who knows if he has that'​

'So you are just going to let him waste in this slum'
Alan Walker asked angrily​

'When did I ever say that?Dont worry Alan,I will arrange someplace for this kid where he can develop properly'​

'Where is that,your Academy?'
Alan Walker inquired​

'No something more closer to home,I was thinking more like South-Africa's biggest club Kaizer Cheifs'

 

[SwineFluGotYou]

Love it man.

 

[Alcaraz]

It felt unreal standing in the Soccer City Stadium wearing the shirt every South-African kid dreams of wearing and that is one of the Kaizer Cheif's.

Widely Acknowledeged as the most successful South African Club in the country,it also had a large Fan Base and had sent benchmarks in league sponsorship since its inception.

After the game,Mr Glen Hoddle had spoken to current coach Muhsin Ertugral about me and the coach had agreed to sign me on schoolboy terms and had said that the trimming of the Youth Squad takes place every 4 months where unsuitable Youth Players who are not capable of becoming professionals are released.

We were training at the old first-team ground the Amakhosi Stadium today and I was nervous as expected but managed to get through the Training session all right.I was able to give the coach a glimpse of my pace and dribbling but compard to the Youth Players here,I was average and I knew I would have to work hard if I want to realise my dream of becoming a Professional,

 

[Zaiaz]

Don't worry have a look when you can but seriously I'm hooked onto your story, really clear and enjoyable!

 

[Alcaraz]

'As you all know we will begin our Qualifying Campaign for the Manchester United U15 Premiere Cup soon against Royal Thanda Zulu'
said Youth Coach o the Kaizer Chiefs Frank adressing the boys​

'I'm sorry sir but what exactly is this Premiere Cup Competition you are talking about?'​

'Its a huge Tournament Charles where U-15 Teams from all over the world su ch as Barcelona,Brazil compete,only 2 teams from the whole of Africa will sent this year so we have tpo start off with being the best U15 Team in South Africa and then in the top 2 for Africa'.​

'Those teams that do qualify will travel to Manchester and let me tell you that its a fantastic expereince as you will then get to learn Football tricks and tips from the coaches over there and the players themselves'​

'So I expect all of you to put in your hard work over the upcoming month and help the Kaizer Chief's Qualify'​

'Yes Sir!'
The Boys screamed full of excitement and dreaming of one day playing in Manchester​

'The Road to Manchester begins here boys'​

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'Great Play Guys,absolutely Brilliant'exclaimed Frank​

'Siphwie a fantasic brace there and Charles you just tormented their full-back,he could not cope with your movement'​

I beamed in Delight at the praise from Frank.We were well on our way to qualify for the Manchester United Premiere Cup and we had won 6 out of 7 games and were one game away from being crowned Champions of South Africa.​

After this we will be going to Ivory Coast to play againts other Youth Teams who were the Champions of their Respective Countries.I was terribly excited and was waiting eagerly to go to the and where great players such as Drogba,Kalou and the Toure Brothers were born.

'Ok Guys we will be playing our final game against the Sundowns tommorow,they got as good a team as any with the dangerman obviously being Karoune,Damien you will have to pick him up otherwise he is going to run riot'

Frank was talking about the Sundowns Striker who was widely regarded in South Africa as the next Benni Mccarthy,I had to admit he was a fantastic player with deadly finishing and a unmatched predatory instinct.

'Charles you will have to track-back to help out the defence,you will have to keep your attacking instincts in check when we play the Sundowns...Come on Guys this is the final hurlde,put the pedal to the metal and give it one final effort'

Oh I could not wait for the all-important game against the Sundowns to begin

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And look at Charles go,again he has the ball at his feet and this kid really does have some incredible pace and stamina for someone his age.He rounds the full-back and lays a simple ball into the path of his onrushing team-mate to add another assist and another Goal.

This Kid has been tormenting the Malemodi Subdowns all throughtout the game and their defence just can't cope with him at the moment.He has forced the Sundowns Coach to play with 5 defenders but still Charles is finding a way through almost every challenge.

He has played a hand in all 3 goals his Team have scored so far and he does not look even tired as he again steals the ball and gives a perfectly-weighted pass across the field.

Mani,this Kid may just be a potential superstar and I am sure that after a performance like this,Teams from all over Africa will be knocking on his door.

Charles may have single-handledly just destroyed the Malemodi Sundowns Defence and lead his Team,the Kaizer Chiefs to the regional Tournament.

Oh but what is this,Charles goes down and is clutching his thigh.I think Mani that he might have just pulled his Hamstring while reaching for the ball and he is being carried off on a strecther by the Kaizer Cheif Physio's.

I do not think there is much to worry about though Mani,Charles played a superb Game and he will have recovered from his injury in time for the continental Tournament in Africa by the time it starts.

Final Score

Kaizer Cheifs 3-0 Malemodi Sundowns

 

[SwineFluGotYou]

Love reading the story Alcarez gives me a massive buzz.

 

[GCFCconner]

quality story so far mate!

 

[Alcaraz]

'Charles it's worse than we feared,I do not think you will be able to take part in the continental Competition'said the Doctor solemmly

'What!'
I nearly shouted

'But doc I have been training for the Competition for so long and now you tell me I cant compete!'

'I am sorry Charles'

I buried my face in my hand as my lips started to tremble and painful tears slid down my cheek.Frank came and although he was not the one for coddling,he hugged me.

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'Frank the Team just looks lost without Charles'
said Tshe who was an assistant to Frank.

'I know,only when players are injured do we realise their importance to the Team.Charles managed to open up holes in the defence with his movement and pace to allow our strikers in and I never noticed that'
said Frank as he glanced at Charles sitting on the Bench.

Although,Charles could not play..He had still chosen to come to Ivory Coast and support his team-mates.

And then the three shrills of the Referee's whistle blew which signalled the exit of the Kaizer Cheifs from this competition as they were comprhensivley beaten in all 3 of their games.

'Come on Boys,it was not there tonight'
said Frank as he tried to motivate his fallen Team

But there was nothing much he could do expect mull over what might have been.

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The Injury had taken some time but it had healed eventually nonetheless.It took even more time for me to get over my rustiness and the dissappointment of us not going to the Mancheter United Premire Cup.

Eventually,I got back into the rythmn of things,training 3 days a week and then playing a U-15 League Match on Saturday's against the Youth Teams of other South-African Clubs.

I think my performances were impressive enought to convince the coaches to even put me in the U-18 Squads sometimes and once I had even been subbed on for 10min in a U-18 Match.

More and more rumurs kept circulating that I was being watched by several high-profile African Clubs although nothing came out of it but I knew that the club management were desperate for me to turn 16 and sign a professional contract with them.

Then suddenly one fine day,I received a call....

'Charles this is Bryan speaking,I have decided to include you in the South-African U-15 Squad which is facing England,Portugal and Ghana Youth Teams in a Friendly Youth Cup.It will take place in England'
said Bryan the coach of the South Africa U-15s

'Yes!..Thank you so much sir,I promise I will justify this decision of yours'

'You better Charles,you better'
said a laughing Bryan as he hung up the phone

 

[Zaiaz]

Great story mate... I'm hooked

 

[Alcaraz]

We touched down in England a week later and from that moment I love everything about it from the Big Ben to the passion the natives harboured off soccer.We were playing our first match against the Hosts in the Tipton Sports Academy and we managed to do a few light training sessions before it just to warm up and get in the groove.

'Ok Guys,I will be annoucing the team-sheet for the England game now'
said Bryan

My name was announced as many had expected but it was a relief all the same to know that I will be starting against the Three Lions.We walked out onto the pitch to a....well empty stadium.From that moment I could see the confidence and arrogance in those English Footballer's eyes.They did not even attempt to hide it with their swagger as they strutted about the pitch.

As we were nearing kick-off,one of them looked at his mate and said loudly

'Hey Jake how much do you reckon we will beat this ******* by?'

'I dont know Frankie,but they might aswell book the first plane home'

Both boys started laughing moronically as if this was the greatest joke in the world

I gave the boys who had said that a ferocious stare and I could see myself waiting eagerly till kick-off so that I could wipe the smirks of all their faces.

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From the moment the game began,I found that I was pushing myself harder and higher than ever before as I chased every ball,ran back trying to win it back and hurtling down the pitch trying to get that ever elusive goal.

The referee blowed for half-time and the fatigue was evident on the English footballer's faces as they had sucessfully managed to get a respite from our barrage on their goal.

'Brilliant stuff guys,especially you Charles,you look like you can make it into the national team in a year the way you are playing'
Bryan exclaimed

We started our second-half with more hunger in getting that goal and in the end the way it came about was simple enough--I shot a ferocious shot at the keeper which he managed to palm away right into the path of our onrushing striker who simply tapped the ball in.

We finished the game with a scoreline of 1-0,although all of us believed that we should and would have scored more had it not been for a spirited performance from the English Defence and their Goalkeeper.

Bryan hugged each and everyone of us as we came off the pitch and I knew now that our stay in England was not ending anytime soon.
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[AdzKingIV]

Fantastic Story Mate and Very detailed