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Florida Primary brothers excel in soccer

According to Keiran and Ethan’s coaches, the boys display the principal value of discipline both on and off the field as well as have a very good balance between their academics and passion for football.

Keiran Darries and his younger brother Ethan are the typical siblings who help each other excel on the soccer field while being constantly reminded by their parents, teachers and coaches to work hard and always be humble.

The two brothers aged 11 and seven are excelling in soccer with successful sporting histories under their belts and much more expected for the future.

Ethan and Keiran Darries. Photo: Thabisile Mgwali.

The Florida Primary School learners have also excelled academically and managed to be part of their club Euro Soccer Schools – Florida team that will be competing in London.

Keiran plays in the U/12 age group and has a great passion for soccer. He has been playing since the age of five.

Although still very young, in 2019 he was awarded best technical and tactical player of the season at his club.

Keiran is also good with numbers as he took part in his second district Maths Olympiad on May 19.

Ethan and Keiran Darries. Photo: Thabisile Mgwali.

For three consecutive years, Keiran has been named the overall top achiever of his grade.

The two boys constantly remind their parents that they will be professional players by the age of 17, and they believe this is achievable with the continuous efforts displays by their sons.

Seven-year-old Ethan who is a huge Cristiano Ronaldo fan already plays in the U/9 age group and has proved to be a lethal goal-poacher for his club.

He has been playing soccer since the age of four and he agrees that his biggest competitor is his brother.

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