‘Aaqil has developed an interest towards football since mid last year i think. The interest is soooo genuine that he would say no problem to staying up late to watch certain match. He’s a true Real Madrid supporter btw. To this date im still puzzled how one person intially select their football team and stick to it for the rest of their lives lol.
And everytime the TV airs a football match regardless of whatever cup or team or clubs either at home or restaurant, he would be glued and watch with full interest. By now he knows almost all the whatever terms in football rules. He has football friends at school i think that quite helps a lot. During breaktime he would join the boys for football. Its just natural for him. He doesnt care whether its super hot or chill, he.would.play.
Come back home he would paksa ‘Arfaan to play football together. We have one small ball in the house but space is limited.
One day he said he wants to ask Aarav and Yeho (his classmates who are living in the same compound) for ‘training’ at the lobby. Starting from that, every single evening he would ask to play football with them. Now he has new neighbour friends who also play along.
I knew that this interest is soooo genuine. And natural. So we search for few academies nearby our house. There is one called Barca Academy (within Hayah Sports compound) where most of his classmates went. But unfortunately the timing is daytime hence they will be closed for summer. Will only open again for registration in mid Aug.
So another option is Strike Football Academy. Just few minutes away from Hayah. We checked the schedule, itll be open during summer but the classes are 7.30-9pm 3 days a week – Mon, Wed, Sat. ‘Aaqil went for a free trial class and he loved it.
For now we gonna try for a month until summer break. So far he’s happy and looking forward for every single training. MasyaAllah. Everytime if i ask him are you okay? Are you tired? Because its a bit overwhelming considering extra activity added to his daily schedule. What more weekdays he needs to also focus on class. But he affirms that HE IS SUPER OKAY. Allahumma baarik.
One good thing that I can see is he became more matured, and his body looks a lot fitter. Before this he’s a bit chubby (well blame winter too #stayin lol) and all but now he seems leaner. And few shades darker ha ha. Its okay on your way to be tall dark and handsome 😝