DONGOU- A CAMEROONIAN PRODIGY
I was very happy sometime ago when I saw the African
starlet, Jean Marie Dongou, play with Barcelona senior team in a league match.
As a Barca fan I have monitored the development of this young man, right from
his time of playing for the junior team (Barca B) up to the present when he
earned a jersey in the formidable and star studded Barcelona team. Talented,
focused and driven, Dongou is a sterling example of a Young African Pioneer
representing the continent abroad and making us proud in Spain like his forbear
in the game and team Samuel Etoo once did.
Jean Marie Dongou, 18, is a Cameroonian who got to FC
Barcelona in 2008 through Samuel Etoo Foundation established to nurture young
talented footballers and to promote them internationally. After his induction
into FC Barcelona Academy at 13 years, Dongou proved himself a destiny child by
performing excellently in the junior league; playing with heart and passion,
winning laurels for his team and himself. His diligence fetched him promotion
in the hierarchy of the team. Already bracing to step in the great shoes of
Samuel Etoo, this young African player is a star to watch out for in the newly
emerging football horizon, sure to make Africans proud.
Samuel Etoo must be commended for his foresight in building
the Samuel Etoo Foundation which gave young people like Dongou an opportunity
to shine with their invested talents. If only we could have more footballers
who have made money and name for themselves in international football replicate
this initiative, then I'm positive we will see more stars fly the African flags
in international football competitions.
I will also urge the star, Jean Marie Dongou, not to let down
our hope in him. He should strive harder than most to excel and surpass Samuel
Etoo in records and initiatives.
Congratulations to the Young African Pioneer.
Aluta continua,
Wale Owoeye Esq.
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