The family of a 17-year-old Mitchells Plain rugby star has raised R15 000 to help make his dream come true of competing in New Zealand, but they still need another R30 000.
Abdur-Razzaaq Ely, of Lentegeur, is in matric at Lentegeur High School and was last year selected team captain for his club, Collegians RFC.
In 2016, the lock was named the Most Improved Player of that year. In 2017, the teen was nominated Sportsman of the Year and in 2018 he was once again chosen as captain for the under-19 team.
In September, Seast ZA Travel and Tours will be giving players from different clubs across Cape Town an opportunity to compete with New Zealand teams and to be seen by talent scouts.
The teen’s mom, Fazlin Ely, 38, who works as an administration assistant has since raised funds by hosting a high tea and karaokes, says much more is needed.
the proud mom says: “I want to show him there is a big world out there. This is an opportunity he cannot miss. He has R15 000 from what was raised, but he still needs R30 000."
Abdur-Razzaaq needs to raise R30 000 to help make his dream of competing in New Zealand, come true.
Abdur-Razzaaq says he dreams of becoming a professional rugby player and will be back in time to write his matric examination.
He leaves for New Zealand on 20 September for two weeks.
“I didn’t believe it at first, but I am excited at this opportunity. My dream is to do this as a career; and, if not that, then engineering," he says.
If you can assist the family, his banking details are as follows:
Account Holder: A Ely
Bank: Absa
Islamic Youth
Account type: Savings
Account Number: 9347120518
Branch code: 632005.
Fazlin adds: “Please reference your name and surname so we know who to thank in advance.”