Stars Rising UGANDA’S SOCCER PLAYER AND TEAM CAPTAIN
NDAYI ARTHUR By Nadia Mutyaba Ndayi Arthur is a 14 year-old soccer player. He plays in the national league of the under-16 Zebra Academy Club and is captain of his team. He goes to Bishops Seniors School in Mukono, Uganda. Who inspires you to love and play soccer the way you do? Christiano Ronaldo and Uganda Cranes star Hassan Wasswa. When do you get to play soccer? At school, I play after classes. I also train everyday during the holidays. What is your favourite subject in school? History What do you know about children’s rights? I know that they are there to protect children and I started hearing about them in primary two. I know about my right to play, eat, shelter and to education. As a soccer player and captain of your team how would you advocate for children’s rights? At school, being an assistant class leader, I try to make sure that children are treated well by teachers- no overbeating. I would also like all children to have freedom and their parents to allow them to play. If you knew a child in your neighbourhood was being denied some of his rights, what would you do? I would ask his parent politely to correct this or ask my mother to talk to her. Even our coach, Ivan-usually talks to our parents when we have problems. If child-support international organisations came to your school to ask you what they can do to support you, what would you say? I would ask for text-books for our class and balls and team uniforms for my team. For myself, I would ask for a bursary so that my mother is relieved of the burden of my tuition fees. Child rights I value the most: My right to play. I love playing football. I am so glad my mother allows me to play. I value: Soccer is my passion but we must all go to school for a brighter future. I would like to be an engineer in future so I can work during the day and play soccer in the evening. Advise to BINGWA readers: Work hard, always pay attention and love your parents. Go for your dreams, but remember that school comes first. Talk to an adult if your rights are being violated.
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