Everyday Ballers - Volume #5
On this episode, we would like you to meet Jonathan and Ugwum. Two players for whom football is a way of life.
Meet Jonathan
(Jonathan wearing his White UNOZERO Modelo 1.0 cleats)
Name: Jonathan Munguia
From: Las Vegas, NV, USA
Based: Anchorage, AK, USA
Age: 25
'When I step onto the pitch, I feel nothing else exists outside those four lines'
Jonathan started playing at a young age, and credits his siblings for helping him with his development as a player. After playing in Nevada for Las Vegas Knights, Jonathan is now in Alaska playing for Arctic Rush FC where he continues to excel.
- When did you start playing?
I started playing the beautiful game in 2011, where I played for my High school team back home in Las Vegas.
Name: Ugwum O.
From: Enugu, Nigeria
Based: Houston, TX, USA
Age: 46
'My dream is to own the best football academy in Africa'
Ugwum is a busy man. He runs an academy in Nigeria, is a grassroots referee/coach in the Houston area, and is a FIFA intermediary and scout. He understands the social benefits football can bring to a community, and his ultimate goal is to run the best academy in Nigeria and Africa, and be able to assist those in need.
- What’s your football resume?
Played back in Nigeria at the college level, and am now a coach, referee, scout, intermediary, and Academy Owner.
- What do you like the most about your boots?
They are very comfortable, light, easy to clean, and are made with very good quality leather.
- Why do you love the beautiful game?
It is a level playing field where people compete against one another, and it is not predictable. I love the game.
Over here in Nigeria, Mr Ugwum has impacted many lives through soccer, he has put smile, hope and has made an impact in the life of so many youths and dream chaser out here in Africa…the big no 10 I call him, cos at his age he still posses skills and distributes passes like modric…may all your dreams come through sir 🙏🏾.
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