The online interview was conducted by Thandolwethu Mnisi.
Nicholus started playing football at the streets,age of 8_9 .One of the development coaches around his area who was developing boys from the age of 10,12 and 15, approached and invited him to attend his training sessions ,that’s where he started teaching him basics.People influenced and inspired him to became an footballer “Replied”Coaches that coached him influenced him a lot, because at his home,no one playing football except him but his Big Brother is always there to support him regarding buying him soccer boots etc,that’s why he regards him as his Agent.When he grew up regarding his Ambitions , said” always wanted to make his family happy,also he wants to change situation of his family to be better and also his.When she asked him regarding challenges he faced since he became an footballer, Explained football have advantages and disadvantages,he once being released from a senior team and what he told himself,he needs to pull up his socks, work harder,stay focus ,he went to played promotion league and he played half of the season ,it help him many aspects of his game . Elshedai United FC decided to recalled him.Lessons he picked up during his football journey,told the online publication ,not to trust people in football and not be scared of an opponent,even you face tough opposition player, continued there is only one ball in the field you must play freely.The person motivates him to do better every day,he will say it’s Coach Piet,he used to tell them to study their performance and monitor it .Regarding football development in South Africa,he wish every City establish leagues from under 8_17,so that their South African football to be on high level.At the moment “Zakum” is feeling freely and happy to be part of Bakoena Chiefs FC set up, insisted they are well structured and ambitious team but it wasn’t his intention to join them,also described the situation stating he can’t predict football,so as an footballer himself ,he needs to stay focus and work harder, because will never know what tomorrow holds for you,if you want to become an professional footballer you needs to require that . According to him Elshedai United FC were good team and enjoyed to be part of them ,since was 15 years old, happily said there were lot of encouragement from the chairman and Management ,also continued describe Elshedai were very much competitive in players s’ personnel etc.”Zakum” s’ goal for 2021/2022 ,is to play playoffs with Bakoena Chiefs FC.In 3 years time ,he wants to see himself playing in the DStv premier League and playing for a Big Team.His Achievements since he began playing football ,he won SAB League playoffs with Elshedai United FC.For him since he started playing , Coach Piet Chauke his favourite coach , because according to him ,he is the Best and is not a losing coach ,he trust him.Mesut O’zil his favourite football idol , because what he like about him ,his passes ,he can unlock the defenders ,also expose strikers “laughs”,he makes things simple ,he can play anywhere.Words for his supporters back home,”said” to everyone who supported him through difficult time,he would like to thank them ,he really appreciate it , their encouraging words motivated him to do better every aspect ,he didn’t have up.Encouraging words for upcoming youngsters ,all he wants to share with them is Respect “respect” football,be discipline,be coachable player, said football is so easy if you listen . Thought s of our online publication , nothing much to say but said it’s a good platform and interesting one , because it helps professional footballers and Amateurs interms of their profiling ,also it’s easier for them to get noticed by football teams.
Wm Football Development Online Sports News would like to take this opportunity to thank Nicholus Zakum to share his football Story with the online publication.
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