30 March 2011 Brazilians pick three Kenya players - SuperSport - Football

Brazilians pick three Kenya players - SuperSport - Football

by Fred Maingi 30 March 2011, 17:04
The families of three players who excelled in the just ended Kenya/Brazil Football League have every reason to smile after their beloved talents earned an all paid-up trip to Brazil.
The trio, two boys and a girl all under 15 years will leave the country later this year for South America where they will receive advanced soccer training at the Palmeiras Sports Academy in Brazil.
John Macharia from Korogocho village, Kevin Owino (Kibera slums) and 13 year old Elizabeth Majuma from Kibera were all smiles when their names were picked by the Brazilian Football instructors who have been in the country for the last 10 days.

Elizabeth Majuma was unable to control her delight.She said the trip to Brazil would open new doors for other players. The Standard seven girl from Kibera’s Toy Primary school said she was overwhelmed and felt humbled when she was named among the top three for the Brazil trip.

"I had no doubt I will be picked since I have all the attributes of a soccer player. I can run for two hours non-stop with the same speed. I do dribble very well and even beat boys in their own game. I have won several trophies in football since I play for my school team. it was not a surprise,” quipped a delighted Majuma.

She paid tribute to Sadili Oval Academy for initiating youth tournaments adding that she never dreamt of meeting World greatest tennis player like tennis legend Serena Williams.

"Through Sadili Oval Academy, I was able to meet and greet Serena and other great elites.I sincerely thank Sadili Academy Director Dr.Liz Odera who has transformed me and others to become young celebrities.I believe in few years, I will be splashing headlines in your local newspapers,” she said jokingly.

3 March 2011: Brazil Kenya Football League Sadili Leg to begin

          Media release from the Organising Team:

          The Undugu society Grounds and the Sadili Oval sports For Life Programme pitch will open up to intense and thrilling boys’ soccer action. 21 boys’ teams from Kibera and 3 from kisumu have already confirmed participation in this version of the Brazil- Kenya Football league which is run by Sadili Oval Sports Academy, and sponsored by the Brazilian Embassy,BrazAfric, Carlsonwagonlit and East Africa Brazil among other companies.

           The Sadili Sports For Life pitch plays host to sizzling Under 15 boys’ soccer action this Saturday 5^th March. It seems a tricky draw in Pool A when Olympic Talented meet Kibera Roma. The sights in Pool B shall also be beautiful to capture on Camera when the Young Super Eagles from Kichinjio meet against the Rough and tough More Fire. Hosts Sadili Sports for life are expected to meet the Rusinga school in Pool C and the feared Nyanza would meet stiff opposition from Lexus and Nyanza. Place your bets for the following teams..Olympic talented, More Fire, Sadili Oval Sports for life and Nyanza.

          The Undugu pitch formerly the shores of the once serene Nairobi dam would be sprayed with matches pitting Pool E,F,G and H. Bob Silingi’s charges, the Atlas Lions would have to dig deeper to win their opening match against Junior Kings. Sadili’s Third tier team, Sadili Riverside shall also be expected to rise up to the occasion in this Pool of uncertainties. Lindi’s Fc 2 ZERO,Young Talents and Barcelona in Pool F? My money would be placed on the Young Talents side of the scale. Tsunami and Sadili’s 2^nd side Nature and Sports are set to fight it out in Pool G where chances are high that either of the two could ensure that the black panthers finish bottom of the table...but that is just my opinion. Long time Publicity and Hullaballoo on Shofco Juniors would be their only support when they meet a spirited outfit in the name of Awimbo coming all the way from the Lakeside city of Kisumu. Foundation of Hope is also in this pool of Death but who knows? Maybe their absence from top flight Kibera football may have given them the time to regroup and form a formidable regiment that would see them book the quarter final and final berths to be played at the Undugu grounds on Sunday 6^th March 2011 starting at 9am.