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Kaleemullah to build school in Chaman

Sacramento Republic FC striker inks an agreement with Lycetuff Group.

Our Correspondent September 18, 2015

Sacramento Republic FC striker inks an agreement with Lycetuff Group. PHOTO COURTESY: KALEEMULLAH

KARACHI: Pakistan striker Kaleemullah has signed a two-year contract with the American Lycetuff Group to build a secondary school in Chaman by September 2016.

The Chaman-born player believes that the children in his hometown need quality education without them having to face the same problems that he did in his childhood.

After sealing his agreement with the Lycetuff Group, who already have 56 branches in Pakistan, the Sacramento Republic FC footballer said that it was his dream to give back to his neighbourhood in Chaman.

“I’m glad that the American Lycetuff School will help our children in Chaman,” Kaleemullah told The Express Tribune. “Growing up, we never had a quality educational institution and I understand its importance now that I see its impact in the US. Our youth really need a strong base in order to survive in the world outside.”

He added that it was his dream to see people from Chaman making a name for themselves.

The former FC Dordoi striker said that the agreement with the Lycetuff Group has motivated him to improve his game in his remaining time at the US League Club while looking for better opportunities at the same time.

Kaleemullah will be turning 23 on Sunday, and he feels that true recognition of an athlete comes when the youth get inspired by his journey. “I know we all play for ourselves, our clubs and our national side, but I always wanted to do enough to make sure that the children back home look up to me and benefit from me in some way,” he concluded.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 19^th, 2015.

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COMMENTS (2)

Ayesha Imran | 9 years ago | Reply Bravo American Lycetuff ...no doubt Kaleemullah made the right choice and great decision for his hometown. ..American Lycetuff is spreading and providing best education not only in Pakistan, the institution has branches in other countries too. I think it is the only school which is giving best english medium education in very reasonable fee structure as compared to all other private schools.It is going to be a blessing for Chaman children ...

Abdul | 9 years ago | Reply There is no doubt that Chaman city has produced a number of international as well as national soccer players. What you will find common in all these players is that they all had never received a quality education in their home town. Ironically, there is hardly any institute in the city that can help young generation to achieve their full potential. Still, Kaleemullah is one of the literate soccer players who has received some sort of education in his home town at government schools. What is interesting about Kaleemullah is that he has always dreamed high. He usually encourages the young players in the town to work harder in order to make a name for themselves as well as a better living. And the young generation blindly follows him and they consider him as their hero. In this respect, we highly appreciate his intentions with regard to constructing a quality school in Chaman city so that children from poor families have access to quality education. As a result, they have better and secure futures. Thumbs Up!!! Kaleemullah, you are our hero!!! God bless you!!!

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