Young Blood : It Works.
By: Houssem | August 22nd, 2009
That would make a nice motivational poster, don’t you think ? Lotfi Rhim made a good point tonight when he dropped Emeka, Gelson, Nafkha and even Jemal, to let some youngsters have a go : the likes of Aymen Ayari, Wadii Hadj Frej and Slim Jedaied proved a lot of people wrong tonight during Étoile’s crushing 5-1 victory against neighbours ES Hammam-Sousse. They showed that when given a proper chance, they would not let the club or the angry supporters down. Granted, it was only Hammam-Sousse, and their goalkeeper Mohamed Zouabi made a fool of himelf on two occasions, but we still got to see an unusually entertaining game, and got to see what Ahmed Akaichi is capable of when the game flows the way it should. His four goals were mainly due to his tenacity, but also to the decent build up in midfield. Cudos to Sadat Bukhari for that direct free kick and his excellent work with Akaichi.
The tunisian league will now go on pause for two reasons : the muslim holy month of Ramadan has begun today, and it will make it harder for practicing players to play before sundown (not every LP1 stadium has floodlights), but more importantly to let the national team prepare for the oh so important WC qualifiying game against Nigeria on september 5th. Make sure to check out the Tunisia WCB for regular updates. But we will have to carry on with our african campaign, and hope to see more of today’s display. Who knows, it could probably pay off and guarantee us a spot in the semis. For now I’ll just stay ecstatic about today’s win.
Highlights and photos will be up as soon as they’re available.
Category: Étoile du Sahel Team News
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Ramadan Mubarak!
L’Etoile has so far had an easy start locally, but a win is a win! I hope this formula works effectively against Heartland next weekend. What I like about Rhim is that he seems to do what HE thinks is right despite the pressure he may be facing. He’s been more than patient with Emeka, but clearly the man is not his former self. Gelson is having a hard time too; it’s like playing in Europe is a curse. I hear Nafkha was fined 5,000 Dinars for the irresponsible red card of last weekend. Well deserved! Glad Rhim chose not to use those 4 people you named; others should take note that if you don’t deliver, l’Etoile will have to do without you. Good luck next weekend!
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Romdhankom Mabrouk,
Nice up Houssem. Inshallah next Saturday we win 5-0 and the same score the week after to play 2-2 with tp Mazembe to lead the group after all inshallah ya RAB!!
ciao
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congats once again to the lads indeed they did great thrashing out hammam souse.
the ghanaian international SADAT BUKARI is too fine a fine in his play.
honestly the lad is good and fantastic u know.
not selfish though a striker and very prolific.
he doesnt care if he got the goal or not all he plays for is a win for the club, that i must confess is pure patriotism.
always giving out spectacular balls to the colleague when on the spot and strikes in when his position is in good shape.
this is a player every club must seek for, very good in building a team.
SADAT BUKARI, if ur reading this comment all ican say to u is goodluck in ur career and the very very very best in all ur matches ahead§
may the almighty LORD bless and protect u in very match.
u have a hat-trick this saturday against heartland so go for it.
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