Here are some of the names, faces, and stories of the Victoria Soccer Academy
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Dickson Nyamita
Home : MATHARE SLUM
Date of Birth : 1998
Position : DEFENDER
Number : 13
At VSA Since : AUGUST-2011
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Antony Kiriba
Home : DEEPSEA SLUM
Date of Birth: 1998
Position: MIDFIELDER
Number: 8
At Vsa Since : DECEMBER-2006
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Dishon Otieno Sewe
Home : DEEPSEA SLUM
Date of Birth: 2000
Position: CENTRAL MIDFIELDER
Number: 6
At Vsa Since : JANUARY-2007
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Edwin Omondi
Home : MATHARE SLUM
Date of Birth: 1998
Position: MIDFIELDER
Number: 9
At Vsa Since : AUGUST-2011
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Home : MATHARE SLUM
Date of Birth: 1998
Position: STRIKER
Number: 7
At Vsa Since : JANUARY-2010
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James Ngaruiya
Home : DEEPSEA SLUM
Date of Birth: 1998
Position: UTILITY PLAYER
Number: 12
At Vsa Since : JANUARY-2008
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Home : DEEPSEA SLUM
Date of Birth: 1998
Position: UTILITY PLAYER
Number: 4
At Vsa Since : JANUARY-2009
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Home : KANGEMI SLUM
Date of Birth: 2001
Position: STRIKER
Number:10
At Vsa Since : JANUARY-2007
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Naville Amadiva
Home : KANGEMI SLUM
Date of Birth: 1998
Position: GOALKEEPER
Number: 1
At Vsa Since : JANUARY-2008
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Home : DANDORA SLUM
Date of Birth: 1998
Position: DEFENDER
Number: 2
At Vsa Since : JANUARY-2011
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Tonina Chemei
Home: Githogoro slum
School: North Highridge Primary School
Position: Striker
She is an orphan who is totally having no guardian apart from Victoria Sisters Fc. Tonina is one of the best players of football in the VSA girls team with many goals she has scored. Her dream is to have education and also excel in football world, She like Wayne Rooney of Manchester United so much. She would love to continue with her education once she gets some sponsorship.
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Samuel Gitau
Position: Midfielder
Samuel is a slum child staying with his mother, however the parents are not in position to support his school and other things they are low income earners. Samuel has a vision of Playing football in big clubs in Europe as his profession.
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Clemence Kikwao
Age: 15 yrs oldSchool: St. Edward Secondary School
Home: City Park Slum
Position: Defender
She is a girl who is very committed to achieve her dream for being the best girl football player in East Africa and play professional player in Europe. She also work hard in school for a better future through education, if she only get sponsors for her education to avoid being sent out of class every time due to lack of school fees. The sponsor will make a good mark in her heart forever. Support her education for high level of her life now.
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Kevintom Machika
Age: 12.11.2001Home: Deep sea slum
School: Highridge Primary School
Position: Striker
Tommy is a young Boy of 9 years. He is a striker, and has sweet skills. He is such an upcoming young star i wish everyone would watch him.
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Boniface Mariga
Nickname- Kum FuAge-13 years old
Position-Midfielder
My friends normaly called Kumfu or Bonny, we stay in Kangemi slum with my family. I go to school at Highridge Primary School at Standard Seven (7), I am the first born child in a family of six (6), We are two boys and 4 girl. My mother is a small business woman who cook food and sell to the construction place around while my father does not work just to help my mother in taking the food in those areas every day.
I joined Victoria Soccer Academy in 2007 because many wanted to be somewhere I can nurture my talent and work as a team with other players to achieve our dream and my friend invited me to their team VSA. Now I am happy to be at VSA and since I have been my life has changed a lot both in school, field and at home. In Kangemi there are lots of challenges we face as young due to lack of sports facilities, good clubs where I can nurture my talent and to learn well.
Our Manager Dennis Otieno Has been our role since he has achieve his dream and how he work hard for us and his family too, He spend most of his time working with us, he visits us both in schools and our homes every week to know how we are doing and performing. He care a lot for the VSA member whenever one of us has a problem we work as a team to assist. Though Dennis has no much to offer for the all members but his always there with us.
My future dream is to play as a professional in European clubs such as England, Denmark, Italy, Spain, and France. Also I would wish to get a sponsors to come and assist our Programmes such as education, feeding, sports and local and international trips. Mostly myself I would like to get sponsors for my education, so that I can continue with my education in the future. With your support, You will make a smile in our face as we go to school, attend our matches and tournaments
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Allan Mbuto
Age: 15 yrs oldStay: City Park Estate
Position: Striker
Allan is a young star in VSA. Allan inspires his fellow youths so much.
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Antony Musyuka
Age: 15 yrs oldStay; Deep sea Slum
Position: Midfielder
School: Highridge Secondary School
Antony is an inspiring athlete. He is loved by many other young ones. He always dreams to play football to the highest. ‘I wish one Day Scouts come from Europe and see my skills,’ says Antony. However he does not have access to a good education, he therefore needs a sponsor. Watch him playing, you will enjoy his good skills of scoring, very speed and creative moves in the field both during training and matches.
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Tom Mutua
Age : 15 years oldHome: Deepsea Slum
Position: Midfielder
School: North Highridge Primary School
Tom is a slum child staying with his mother, however the parents are not in position to support his school and other things they are low income earners. Tom is very committed in both his studies and football talent, He look forward to Playing football in big clubs in Europe as his profession, but first he would like to do well in his education to the high level, just if he can get sponsors to sponsor his education.
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John Nyanganyi
Age: 7yrsStay: Deepsea slum
School: Highridge Primary School
Position: Striker
Name: Jared Okoth
Position: Striker
Okoth is just 11 years and 2 months, but he has perfect striking skills. He stays with his mother and he goes to North Highridge Primary school because of his talent in football.
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Jared Okoth
Okoth is just 11 years and 2 months, but he has perfect striking skills. He stays with his mother and he goes to North Highridge Primary school because of his talent in football.
Home : DEEPSEA SLUM
Date of Birth: 1999
Position: STRIKER
Number: 14
Date of Birth: 1999
Position: STRIKER
Number: 14
At Vsa Since : JANUARY-2008
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Kevin Juma Omondi
Home: Deepsea slum
School: Parklands Primary School
Position: Defender
Number: 5
At Vsa Since: January 2007
Kevo is proud to be a star for VSA Junior Team. He inspires many, including his sisters, who are all football payers. Kevo is a very creative defender who has a bright future as he balance well his education and sports.
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Francis Onyango
Age: 10School: Highridge Primary school
Lives: Deep sea Slum
Position: Goalkeeper
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Aaron Omari
Age: 15
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Nelson Okeyo
Age: 14Position: Defender
Home: Deep Sea Slum
School: Highridge Primary School
He is a boy who loves football, with an ambition of becoming a great footballer . He would love and hopes that his talent will flourish not only in his country but also in other nations. His dream is to see his talent grow into another level with his team mates. Still without forgetting his education he wants to study business and technology, It is an expensive ambition for the parents, therefore he hopes to receive assistance from well-wishers to help him after his secondary education certificate level.
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John Caleb Owino
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John Mwangi
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