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Speed came to Nipu naturally
Sarwar Zaman Nipu, striker of the Bangladesh Under-16 team, drew the attention of the spectators as well as the media with his sparkling performances in the recently concluded SAFF U-16 Championship in Sylhet. Nipu played a vital role for the Bangladesh colts as they lifted the trophy, scoring a brace against Sri Lanka and earning a penalty against India in the group stages. In recognition of his performances, Nipu was named the most valuable player of the tournament. The Daily Star's Anisur Rahman caught up with the mercurial talent for a chat yesterday and the excerpts are follows: Question: How did your interest towards football develop? Sarwar Zaman Nipu: From my childhood, I used to watch football matches which were held at the ground located in front of my house. One day in 2009, some foreign players came there to play a match. Since then I promised myself that I would become a football player. My family members also encouraged me to fulfill that dream.
Q: How did you get admitted to the Bhuiyan Football Academy in Kishoreganj?
SZN: When I went to my sister's house in Pulerghat, I came across some players practising at the academy. I asked them what the procedures were to get admitted there. Later my sister arranged my admission and with my family's consent I was admitted there in December 2013.
Q: How did you manage to train at the academy which was so far away from your home?
SZN: I practiced there for the first three months while staying at my sister's house. Afterwards I travelled 35km by train to attend the four-hour training session and came back home by auto. It usually cost Tk 50 everyday. Apart from my family, Harunur Rashid sir from the academy used to provide the cost of transportation.
Q: How were you been selected for the Bangladesh U-16 team?
SZN: I came to Dhaka to undergo a trial for the national
Under-19 team, but I was sent to the U-16's due to being underage. Since then 1 have been playing for the U-16 team. Q: How do you feel after the SAFF Championship?
SZN: It is a very exciting feeling. I am receiving a lot of phone calls from my relatives and friends. Even some unknown people from Kishoreganj called me to express their delight.
Q: How did you develop your sudden burst of speed and powerful shots with both legs?
SZN: I have won the 100m sprint thrice in school competitions, so speed has come to me naturally. My left foot was not as strong as my favoured right, but I have developed it by practising every day. I take 50 shots in the morning sessions and 20 in the afternoons.
Q: What is the strongest aspect of your game?
SZN: Running is the strongest aspect of my game. I believe I can race past any defender in front of me if given a ball upfront.
Q: What is the weakest aspect of your game?
SZN: I am not that good when it comes to finishing. 1 am also weak in controlling the ball. I have to develop both of these if I want to go far. I think I can overcome these problems if I get a four-year scholarship at the BFF Academy.
Q: Who are your favourite players of the national team and from abroad?
SZN: I love the way Jamal Bhuiyan plays. Besides, I like Lionel Messi's dribbling and the finishing ability of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Q: What are your plans for the future?
SZN: First I want to perform well in the AFC U-16 Championship Qualifiers on home soil next month and then prepare myself to fulfil my target of playing for the professional football league and securing a place on the national team.