Young footballers need all the help they can get when they’re developing, from their teachers to their friends, but more importantly, their family.
Forward Jeffery Monakana is one of the lucky few who are well on the road to achieving the dream of being a professional footballer. The Hale End boy made his first start as a striker for the new-look Under 16’s on Saturday morning, and after bagging a classy brace in a 4-0 win, his rise seems normal when compared to his striker partner, Zak Ansah.
Yet before Christmas, the pacy starlet suffered a massive blow. Jeffery’s big influence, his father, died suddenly. It would be enough to send anybody over the edge, but after some time off, Monakana junior is back – just as dedicated as ever.
Young Guns first introduced the London-born forward to fans last year, when he featured on the fringes of the Nike Cup squad. Since then, little has been said about Jeffery, who is also a talented musician.
However, with his development now firmly back on track, the future looks extremely bright once more, but if playing for one of the world most fruitful Academies isn’t enough motivation, the speedster will no doubt be gunning to make his dad proud.
Article By – J.Sanderson
i hope he makes it
Love this site but not sure you should be putting his personal information on here J.
will he get offered a scholarship???
or is he not old enough yet??
Hey J,
I’m just wondering what the club’s stance is on news of this sort concerning U18 players. Fulham ban all exposure of their players U18.
Great site though. Just a thought that popped up in my head.
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Respects to the lad and his dad.
I do love this site and you really do a great job, J.
But I do have to question the ethics of broadcasting the death of a young ones relative like this. Did you contact him about producing this article for instance?
is zah ansah ghanaian born?
head up kid,go on and make your old man proud
Hey J! I have got a special question: Do you know anything about the austrian training camp? When is it going to be? (i know its not about the reserves or youth but i thougt i ask it…) thanks!
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