Help Van Riebeeck Park resident play in Portugal

Van Riebeeck Park resident Nathan Bredenkamp was recently selected to be part of The Football Institute’s U/15 team which will be competing in the Iber Cup.

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The event is set to take place in Cascais, Portugal, on July 3.

Nathan started playing soccer at the age of six.

“Seeing other township players on the street as I was growing up was what inspired me. I wanted to be as good as they were,” he said.

He said that as a result of his hard work and passion for soccer, he won gold with the Eastern’s first soccer team.

Nathan said that his goal as a player is to make it big both nationally and internationally.

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Nathan’s mother Kelebogile Bredenkamp told the Express that her family hopes to raise funds for Nathan to attend the Iber Cup in July.

Currently, the family have a collection booth outside Meat World in Meadowdale every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00.

“As parents, we would like to see Nathan develop his football career as a professional player. To make it onto the international stage is his dream,” said Kelebogile.

She added that they are doing everything to support and encourage Nathan to fulfil his dreams.

According to a letter from The Football Institute, Nathan will need around R50 000 including accommodation, meals, flights, registration for the tournament, visa and other expenses.

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“We are in need of the rest of the fees and sports gear as he has to have two pairs of soccer boots,” said Kelebogile.

For more information on helping Nathan to get to Portugal, contact Kelebogile on 073 959 5202 or email address pebane.k@gmail.com.

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