The football-loving generation is becoming more interesting, as both the young and old are now craving for the most uniting sport in the world. No wonder this five-year-old, Habeeb Alayaki, has chosen the part of football, even at his tender age. He spoke with AMIDU ARIJE on his ambition to become a footballer like the Argentine superstar, Lionel Messi.
What is your name?
My name is Habeeb Alayaki.
How old are you?
I am five years old.
What class are you in?
I am in Primary One.
What is the name of your school?
The name of my school is De Success Nursery and Primary School.
Why do you go to school?
I go to school to learn.
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What do you learn in school?
I learn how to write and read.
Can you now write and read?
Yes, sir.
Aside from knowing how to write and read what other thing do you enjoy, going to school?
I enjoy school very well. It will make me successful tomorrow.
Who is a successful person?
Person that has money.
How do you know that going to school will make you successful?
My teacher told me.
Do you have parents?
Yes.
Between your dad and mom, who do you like more?
My mom.
Why?
Because she takes care of me.
What else does she do that make you like her?
She buys things like biscuits, lollipops and toys for me.
What do you wish to become in future?
I want to be a footballer.
Who is a footballer?
A footballer is someone that plays football.
Why do you want to be a footballer?
I want to be a footballer because I love Messi. I want to play like him.
Have you seen Messi before?
Yes.
Where?
On television set.
Which country is Messi from?
He is from Argentina.
How do you think you can be a footballer like Messi?
I am doing training here with my coach.
Training?
Yes.
Why do you go for football training?
I go for the training to know how to play like Messi.
Who is your coach?
My coach is Uncle White.
Do you like your coach?
Yes.
What do you do at the training ground?
My coach teaches me how to pass the ball. And also how to do throwing very well.
Can you now do those skills you mention now?
Yes, small small.
