Suresh Steps Down From Captaincy

He was a man who could outjump the tallest player on the pitch at will, he still can. His precise tackles, running from behind, have often caused a collective gasp of breath simply for their breath-taking beauty. He did not score too many goals for Kamikaze, yet every time he drives up with the ball, there was a chance to be taken. Despite his name being the first in the team-list, simply because of his talent and determination, that was not how he will be remembered in time to come. He was, still is and will always be A Leader of the team! The most courageous one the team has ever had. Suresh Kumar s/o Vetrivel aka USPO

   

Suresh has announced that he will be stepping down from the Captaincy of the Senior Team with immediate effect. Suresh leaves the post after 2 and a half years becoming the most successful captain in the Team's History. He led the team to 1 runners' up medal 3 successive Championship titles and played an important role in each of the title win.

Suresh's biggest strength was that he commanded total respect in the dressing room and led from the front on the pitch. The sight of the stare that one would receive if he were to play a misplaced pass was enough to exact 100% commitment from his players. Suresh rarely shouted, but when he did, he was fiery enough to put a check to even the biggest egos in the team.

Suresh was also a well-loved captain, whose sense of humor won him many fans. He also acted as a mentor to several of the younger players in the squad, constantly guiding them and encouraging them to play to the best of their abilities.

In fact, it is a testament to Suresh's mentoring skills, that one of his former proteges, Haravin would be appointed the new captain. Haravin has been a lifelong Kamikaze boy, coming through the ranks at the age of 14. In his 10th year with the club, he has been given the honour of leading the Senior team out. But with great power comes great responsibilities, as this young man will now lead several big names in the dressing room, including his former Captain Suresh who will be looking to continue playing top-level football for atleast another 5 seasons.

When asked on what his biggest Achievement as Captain was, Suresh's answer surprised many.

"I think, over the years Kamikaze had developed a reputation as an attacking team. One that always attacked and never gave up and personally I feel that this is a great reputation. However, my biggest achievement, would be to bring some stability and tactical discipline to our defensive lines and shape and create a lean and mean defence that was always rock solid. And truth be told, our defence often helped the attack too and that to me would be my biggest achievement- Shaping Our Defence."

His answer to his Best Moment as Captain, was also unexpected.

"No, definitely not the titles we won. Those titles were a result of consistent effort, but I don't think that was my best moment. Some of my best moments, were when we beat our closest rivals. Teams like Mexican Aces often gave us tough times. But over the years, when we recorded victories over them, it is a really pleasant moment cos you know your team has come far and improved over the years."

Seelan's response on the Captaincy change summed up the mood for Kamikaze,

"A captain like USPO is a dream come true for any manager. To have someone command and motivate the dressing room like he did, is a boon for any manager and he definitely made my job much easier. But mark my words, that boy is not going off anywhere, he has several more years to contribute to this amazing team. Meanwhile, one cannot ask for a better player to replace USPO as the captain. Hara has been earmarked for the role for the past year and he has proven to be an able man to lead the team forward. It is not going to be easy for him, as he will be a young captain, leading a team of big names. But I have no doubt that the boy will be a natural leader, just like his predecessor."

On other news, The Juniors have also appointed Nick as their new Vice-Captain. With the departures of Hasiim and Shivaanan and the long-term injury of Vishnu, the team needed a new on-field leader to deputise and the management unanimously agreed that Nick was the best man for the job.

With so many changes happening in the Kamikaze family, one could easily speculate that this season could be a make-or-break season for Kamikaze. But as always, Kamikaze would once again like to show the Amateur Football world, on how best to manage an Amateur team and be damn good at it.

KAMIKAZE!!!

Major Changes Headed Kamikaze's Way

Kamikaze looks set to enter yet another new phase of rejuvenation. The amateur outfit which is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this September has always been open to embrace change and has constantly reinvented itself and its methods to stay afresh and relevant in the amateur football scene. The openness amongst its teammates to change has to be the most important reason why it has 3 teams under the KKZ family, all playing enjoyable attacking football and helping to make Kamikaze a household name in the amateur football scene.

Seniors

One of the biggest changes to the Seniors set-up is the retirement of long-serving forward Victor. The player who holds the most number of appearances and possibly the most number of goals in the history of Kamikaze, leaves the Seniors set-up with 4 Championship titles, 1 2nd place medal and 1 3rd place medal. In his retirement speech, he mentioned 3 areas where the team will have to play special focus on.

1) To always remain a Team of Brothers
2) Brothers who remember that the needs of the team outweighs any personal or individual aspirations
3) Proper structures and processes are vital to ensure our long-term success

The team is also set to lose Shivaanan, as he returns back to Australia after a very successful 2-year stint where he picked up 2 title-winners' medals. In response to this departures, Kamikaze went on yet another successful transfer window, as they managed to sign Oswind Suriya Rosayro on a long-term partnership deal. The former S-league player is the most high-profile signing the team has signed, and the fans are all excited to see how he links up with his close friend and former teammate Mohaan. The team has also made the signing of Sasi a permanent deal. The young starlet who was acquired last season, had his contract made permanent, and this exciting winger looks set to win over hoards of fans with his direct attacking play. Another important addition to the team would be Pirakash, another pacy winger whose biggest strength is his ability to keep things simple and effective. The team also signalled its intent to renew the squad by signing 3 top-keepers in its roster.

Akbar is a name synonymous with Kamikaze as his arrival signalled the first title for KKZ. He was re-signed after a 2-year absence and will be rotated alongside, Karim who is a highly-rated goalkeeper known for his calm and collected style. The team also signed Tamilarasan from NUS who will deputise for Akbar and Karim. In the last season, the keeping area was the only achilles heel for Kamikaze, and by strengthening it, the management has shown its intent in aiming for higher goals.

Juniors

The Juniors are reeling from the expected departure of Shivaanan who is returning back to Australia, as well as the Enlistment of several key players. But the Management of Kamikaze is well-experienced in knowing how to manage NS transitions and with the guiding hands of Nesh and Victor, the Juniors look set to ride through this phase with minimal disruption. The form of new-signing Visnu V2 and Prabhu who has found a new lease of life, has given the managers some form of joy as they are currently 3rd in the table in their AISPORTS league. The juniors do have a keeping conundrum as Apek, their first-choice keeper is currently sidelined with work. However, in his absence, whether the second-choice keeper Pratip can make a claim to be a regular keeper or not will answer the question on whether they will maintain their form in the league.

At the end of the season, the management looks set to redraft the team and stream several players. This news has set hearts reeling in the Juniors' camp as all look set to maintain their form and fight for their place.

Veterans

This area has been of the biggest concern to the Kamikaze Management. Originally formed in 2010, the team was conceptualised with objective of bringing together past KKZ players back into the family fold and create an active recreational team, that would also serve the needs of the organisation as a whole. This team could be used to give some of the Juniors more game time and could also facilitate the rehabilitation process of injured players looking to return to first-team action.

However, it must be said that the idea looks set to have failed in its present form. It is a tough chore just to call up enough players to play a match, and often the team is being supplemented by several first-team regulars who help out by playing two matches in one week. Hence, this is the area, which the management is looking set to focus most of its efforts to rebrand.

With immediate effect, this team will be renamed Kamikaze Rangers 04. The short-term plans would be to gather a team of 11 regulars who will make it for the game week-in week-out. This regulars do not have to be veteran players, and need not have played for Kamikaze previously, although we strongly welcome all former KKZ players to support this initiative. The team will look to have players who are looking to play regular football, but without the pressure of being in a competitive league. Haresh, the manager of the Kamikaze Rangers 04 will also be given full freedom in shaping the make-up of his squad. There is no doubt that he will be up for this challenge and successfully revive this brilliant initiative.

One of the greatest hallmarks of Kamikaze is our ability to keep things exciting. We have always embraced changes and new innovations around us. We will continue in this vein of reinvention and will always be at the forefront of Amateur football. We are not Just a Soccer Team. We are a Way of Life!!!


KAMIKAZE!!!

Kamikaze Juniors show Famed Fighting Spirit

Maverick FC vs Kamikaze Juniors
AI Sports Sat League Season 2
Rd 1 League Match @ Eastview Secondary
23/11/2013
3pm Kickoff

In what looked to be a cruel game, Kamikaze dominated possession throughout the game only to find themselves 2 down due to a combination of switching off while defending and an inability to finish off their chances.

The boys created numerous chances, but could not find a way past the opponents keeper. It was not until the 83rd minute, when Saai drove up the opponents' third and found Vinnie whose cross found Visnu V2. V2 fluffed his first time volley, but was first to the return ball and made no mistake with his second chance to give KKZ a fighting chance.

That chance arrived, when Hari who had a tireless shift the whole afternoon found himself tackled inside the box. Captain Hasiim, made no mistake from the spot to ensure that the KKZ boys begin their season undefeated.

The Gaffer was pleased with the comeback but rued the missed chances.

"We cannot keep doing this to ourselves. We played such good, high-level football only to concede goals from silly school boy errors. We have to buck up and take our chances early. The aim now is to turn this team into a high-scoring outfit and I believe that my forwards will step up to the challenge"

Squad: Pratip, Apek, Saai, Alvin, Ashraf, Bharat, Hasiim, Joseph, Balan, Visnu V2, Vishnu, Prabhu, Ryan, Praveen, Pratheep Muse, Vinnie, Hariharan

Goals: Visnu V2, Hasiim
Assists: Vinnie, Hariharan

Final Score: Mavericks 2 - 2 Kamikaze Juniors

Kamikaze Juniors Win Again

Kamikaze Youths vs Mixed Reds
Friendly @ Henderson Secondary
9/11/2013
3pm Kickoff

Match Report By Pratip Kumar

Kamikaze Jrs enjoyed a comprehensive victory on Saturday. The team started with a positive mindset and wanted to win the match in style, which they did.

The first half was all Kamikaze as they kept asking questions of the opponents' defence. However, with the opponents running tirelessly and their keeper being in scintillating form, the game was kept 0-0 at half-time.

It looked like it needed something magical to break the deadlock, and when the goal came, it did come in some incredible fashion. Vishnu proved his capability by scoring an Ibrahimovic-style half-volley from 30-yards out which looped over the helpless keeper, who till that point was having a blinder of a game. Once the goal went in, the floodgates opened.

Second goal came via a setpiece with Vinnie turning provider. From a outswinging corner, Vinnie headed the ball back into the 6-yard box for Hasiim to head it in to the back of the net. Just when it was starting to look like a comfortable match, a defensive mix-up saw the opponents pulling one back with the striker through on an open goal.

The Juniors however showed good composure and continued their good passing movements which paid dividends as they went on to score one more. After an excellent team play, Victor squared the ball back for Hasiim who calmly sidefooted it into the goal.

The opponents, however, refused to give up and another mix up, this time between Saai and the Keeper Pratip, saw the striker easily gaining possession and looping the ball into an empty net.

Just when it looked like a melt-down was on the cards, Jo, who had an awesome shift, combined with another new player Visnu V2, who had an absolutely outstanding afternoon. Their 1-2 passing movement saw Jo being put through with an exquisite ball by Visnu V2, and he made no mistake with a clinical finish.

The final score ended 4-2 and there were many positives to be taken by the team. Visnu V2 showed great potential, while Joseph, Arjun and Hasiim showed their class in midfield. With Vinnie, Prabhu and Vishnu showing good predatory instincts, the team is looking to be in fine form. However, they have to sort out their occasional defensive slip-ups to look as genuine title contenders.

In the Press Conference, the Team Managers Victor and Neshsta announced, that the team would be joining a new league soon, details of which would be revealed in the coming days.

Watch This Space!!!

Squad: Pratip, Apek, Saai, Alvin, Neshsta, Shameem, Jo, Hasiim, Arjun, Vinnie, Vishnu, Visnu V2, Prabhu, Victor

Goals: Vishnu, Hasiim (2), Jo
Assists: Vinnie, Victor, Visnu V2

Final Score: Kamikaze Youths 4 - 2 Mixed Reds 

Kamikaze Youths Win In Style

Kamikaze Youths vs DHL Utd
Friendly @ Boon Lay Secondary
26/10/2013
3pm Kickoff

Boon Lay Secondary 26102013
courtesy of Vinnie

Match Report By Pratip Kumar

With the team experimenting a new formation, Kamikaze overwhelmed their opponents with a resounding 5-0 victory. But once again it was a tale of two halves as all 5 goals came in the first period of play.

Boasting a squad of 16 players, the team had enough depth and wanted to prove a point after some lacklustre displays in the previous weeks. 

From the start of the match, the Youths, displayed slick passing in all areas of the pitch. Having made a conscious decision to cut out the long balls, there was good passing and off the ball movement. With Shivaanan and Hasiim dominating the the midfield, the first goal came after a run of good passing. Nick sprinted down the left flank before getting the better of two defenders and squared the ball back to the returning Prabhu who finished it with calm and ease. Not long later, Hasiim took a rocket of a shot which hit the inside of the crossbar on the way to the net. The third goal also followed in a similar fashion of the first one with slick passing. Jo was the provider this time as he played a through-ball with which Vishnu made no mistake. 

Vinnie, scored arguably the goal of the match as he capped off a fine Kamikaze move that saw 11 uninterrupted passes made before Vinnie scored with a neat finish. Vinnie then returned the favour for Haji, with a cheeky backheel to Haji who caught the keeper offguard and swung in a lobbed shot.

Despite the excitement of the first half, the second half was a dour affair. Though the team did well to ensure that no goals were conceded, there wasn't much attacking penetration. However, after the dismal result in the previous game, the team would gladly take the 5-0 result.

In his post-match conference, the gaffer laid down the gauntlet to his charges, 

"Is it possible to continue this run for the next 4 matches? Can we ensure that we continue the good things of this match and eliminate the bad ones? Can we make the right decisions for every match?"

Watch this space!

Everyone at Kamikaze Youths would like to take this opportunity to wish the Kamikaze Family a Happy Deepavali celebration. 

Squad: Pratip, Saai, Ashraf, Nick, Praveen, Alvin, Haji, Jo, Hasiim, Shivaanan, Bharat, Arjun, Shameem, Vinnie, Vishnu, Prabhu

Goals: Prabhu, Hasiim, Vishnu, Vinnie, Haji
Assists: Nick, Jo, Haji, Vinnie

Final Score: Kamikaze Youths 5 - 0 DHL Utd 

Youths Succumb To Second Consecutive Defeat

25th May 2013

Kamikaze Youths Friendly @ Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary

The Youths faced off against a very familiar team as part of their training preparation Friendly programme. Their opponents for the day were Dboys and it must have been easy for nerves to creep into the minds of the young lad. However, the Youths proved that they were more than up to the task, as they took the game to their opponents and only had poor finishing to blame for their 1-0 defeat.

Right from the onset, the Youths looked to apply  the sleek passing play and inventive movement that their manager has been demanding of them and it looked to pay dividends as they came close on several occasions to take the lead. Nonetheless, it was Dboys who took the lead from a well-worked short corner that caught the keeper by surprise.

Although, the boys went down 1-0, there were several positives for the Youths, as two new players, Hameed and Saai Vinod, who were on trial at the club showed enough potential to convince the management to prepare a deal to tie them up on a long-term deal at the club. The St Gabriel's Secondary talents were unplayable on the pitch and Saai Vinod was unlucky to get a goal as the post denied him a perfect birthday gift.

The Youths also welcomed the return of Praveen, the younger brother of Kamikaze Pioneer Shanmugam, who was back to begin his second stint with the team. The young lad, who left in early 2012 to concentrate on his studies is now back to force his way within the team, and he showed several glimpses of his huge potential.

Team Manager Victor in his post-talk noted, "I know eyebrows are being raised in several camps regarding our recruitment policy. But bringing in bright new talents has always been core of our self-renewal policy. Several senior stalwarts, have all been brought in through our transfer policy. The management is constantly on the lookout for bright young talents, and if we spot a player who fits in with our footballing philosophy, we will go all out to bring him into the fold."

Exciting times beckon ahead for Kamikaze, so get ready for another chapter in the annals of this journey.

KAMIKAZE!!!

Squad: Ah Pek, Heskey, Shivanan, Hasiim, Vinnie, Nick, Praveen, Veera, Gabriel, Prabhu, Vishnu, Saai Vinod, Hameed, Hari Atom

Final Score: Kamikaze Youths 0 - 1 Dboys

Kamikaze Youths Begin Rebuilding

18th May 2013

Kamikaze Youths Friendly @ Siglap Secondary

As part of its rebuilding programme, the Youths gave debuts to new signings, Veera and Gabriel. In what is looking to be part of a Kamikaze-wide reshuffle, a number of the Youth team players are poised to be shifted up to the Seniors, hence the Youth team managers are looking to bring new players to supplement the squad.

Veera and Gabriel justified their inclusion, with Gabriel scoring on his debut after some excellent work from Vishnu. Veera was fearless in his tackles and has good potential, that prompted Victor to say,

"The lad is definitely tenacious. However, he has to be prepared to put in the hardwork that is expected from a Kamikaze player. He has to put on some mass as well, to be equipped to make the challenges all over the park. With the right attitude, he will go far."

However, the positives did not help Kamikaze cover up the negatives. There is a very strong mentality of playing the killer hollywood pass that has plagued the team, and the managers said in the pre-match programme, that the next step for the Youths would be to cultivate a possession-holding style of play. However, the instructions clearly fell onto deaf ears, as several players, throughout the match, still attempted to play the impossible ball leading to a loss of possession that resulted in their opponents counter-attacking them. The 3-2 defeat was painful not just due to the scoreline, but rather the team's resistance to change.

Nonetheless, the managers are hopeful that the changes will come eventually and are looking to once again revitalise the team to achieve their potential.

KAMIKAZE!!!

Squad: Pratip, Premnathan, Ashraf, Veera, Hasiim, Haji, Gabriel, Shivanan, Hari, Victor, Vishnu, Sasi Reborn  

Goals: Gabriel, Haji
Assists: Vishnu, Hasiim
Final Score: Kamikaze Youths 2 - 3 Realty Park

Kamikaze Youths Begin their Post-Season Programme

4th May 2013
Kamikaze Youths Friendly @ Bartley Secondary

The Kamikaze Youths played a friendly at Bartley Secondary to kickoff their post-season campaign. The game was a good runout for the players and the team had the pleasure of welcoming back Apek from his long-term injury. In the end it was a comfortable scoreline for the Youths as they ended up winning 5-1. New signing Sasi, had a dream debut as he scored a brace, with Arjun, Vinnie and Shivanan all getting onto the scoreline.

KAMIKAZE!!!

Squad: Apek, Ashraf, Premnathan, Dinzo, Taufeek, Haji, Hasiim, Vinnie, Shameem, Vishnu, Shivanan, Arjun, Sasi, Pratip


Goals: Sasi (2), Vinnie, Shivanan, Arjun 
Assists: Hasiim, Arjun (2), Sasi
Final Score: Kamikaze Youths  5 - 0 Unknown Opponents

Kamikaze Youths Gunned Down by Nitroz

(Match Report originally submitted by Mohana Raj aka Heskey

League Match @ St Patrick's School
Kamikaze Youths vs Nitroz FC

After trashing their previous opponents 8-0 in a friendly, there was an air of expectation in the Kamikaze Youths' camp. The plans and instructions set out by manager Nesh were simple, Nitroz are chasing the league title. Let's spoil their party.

However, as soon as the ref blew his whistle, it was anything but that. Silly defensive errors by the KKZ Youths caused unnecessary confusion and panic in their own penalty box causing them to go down 2-0 within the first 5 minutes of the game. Nevertheless, the team tried its best to steady the ship. Shameem began causing havoc in the opponents' penalty box and his efforts paid off as he beat a couple of defenders and squared the ball across the goal only for the unlucky Nitro’s defender to put it into his own net. Just as a flicker of hope appeared more catastrophic defending saw the Youths conceding a further 2 goals. 4-1 at half time.

A pep talk by Prem and Nesh at the break saw a rejuvenated KKZ going back onto the pitch wanting to prove a point. The start of the second half saw the appearance of the renowned Kamikaze spirit and sleek football they are associated with. With, Shivanan and Prem winning the midfield battle, the goal was soon to come, and it did come in style with Shivanan finishing off a goal, even Arsene Wenger will be proud of. Such was the football on display, with the midfield winning the battle and Vinnie and Prabhu dancing on the wings, it was indeed the beautiful game.

Then came the moment of truth, when a defensive header away found a unmarked Nitroz player who hoofed the ball aimlessly from the halfway line, yet managing to find the back of the net. The spirits were killed. Then a red card followed, for the ever troubled Hari who in conceding two bookable offences didn’t help the cause at all.

Even when trailing by 3 goals and a man down, the boys fought till the final whistle, but they couldn’t contain the title chasing Nitro, and eventually succumbed to a 7-2 defeat. The score-line might be an injustice to the spirits and determination shown by the Youths, but it will be a good learning experience for this young squad.

A source within the club mentioned,

"We sure will prove that the future of this great club is in good hands. The evidence lies in the second half performance where we believed that we could get something out of a game against the Champions’-elect even when we were 3 goals down. We just need to maintain our composure and consistency throughout the 90 minutes."

That would be the challenge facing the Youths.


KAMIKAZE!!!


Squad: Pratip, Ashraf, Premnathan, Neshsta, Nick, Dinzo, Haji, Hasiim, Shivanan, Hari, Arjun, Vinnie, Shameem, Prabhu, Vishnu

Goals: Shivanan 
Assists: Shameem, Hasiim

Final Score: Kamikaze Youths 2 - 7 Nitroz FC

Kamikaze Youths ease to 8-0 victory in Friendly

Friendly @ Springfield Secondary

Kamikaze Youths vs Senja United

As the league draws to a close Kamikaze Youths were given a rare off day in their league fixtures. However the team was in no mood to relax as they took on Senja United in a friendly match at Springfield Secondary.

The attacking intent of the Youths could not be more clearer as Victor scored what was the team's fastest ever goal in 4 seconds. He took a shot from just inside the halfway line after Vishnu laid the ball off from the kickoff. The keeper made a fumble out of what looked like a comfortable safe, but Victor celebrated it all the same.

That set the tone for KKZ to swarm their opponents' goalmouth but it had to take a well-executed freekick from Vishnu to double the lead. As Senja looked forward anxiously forward for the half-time whistle, there was still time for Victor to grab his second and the team's third.

The halftime talk was all about spreading the play around both flanks and being more clinical in front of goal. It sure paid dividends as, Kamikaze went 4-0 immediately through a wonderful solo-goal from Pratheep. Victor soon after wrapped up his hat-trick before Nick who was making his comeback match stole the show. The young superstar who has had a torrid time with his personal commitments once again showed why he was so valuable for the Youth set-up as he scored a brace and setup amidst setting up one for Vinnie. It was a convincing victory for the Youths as they also managed a clean sheet without having a natural keeper with Hari Atom and Dinzo stepping into the role magnificently.


Squad: Hari Atom, Ashraf, Heskey, Haji, Ryan, Premnathan, Hasiim, Shameem, Prabhu, Vishnu, Victor, Vinnie, PratheepMuse, Dinzo, Taufeek, Nick

Goals: Victor (3), Vishnu, PratheepMuse, Nick (2), Vinnie
Assists: Vishnu, Pratheep (2), Vinnie, Shameem, Hasiim, Nick

Final Score: Kamikaze Youths 8 - 0 Senja United

Kamikaze Youths Held Despite Dominance

(Match Report originally submitted by G.Pratip Kumar)

League Match @ St Wilfrid's Sports Complex

Kamikaze Youths vs Temasek Royals


In a game that was entirely one-sided the juniors had the lion's share of possession. However their failure to convert the chances proved costly as they were held 1-1 in a league match encounter against Temasek Royals.

Kamikaze started the first half brightly and their attacking intentions showed through the shots that were pouring down on Temasek Royal's keeper. The introduction of Haresh proved to be the key difference for the Youths. His tireless running and effervescent presence around the box, made sure that the defenders had a tough time containing him. And all it needed for the little magician was a small amount space, and when it was presented he wasted no time to strike a sweet left footed shot towards the top left hand corner of the goal. 1-0 to KKZ.

From then on, KKZ went onto an attack mode that left the fans wondering, where was this aspect of their game for much of the season. The second half's script followed very much the first, including the many missed chance and it soon came to haunt them as the Temasek Royal striker capitalised on a defensive slip up late on in the game to score a much-needed equaliser for the team. and the striker caught the keeper off his line and chipped him. 1-1. KKZ kept on attacking till the final whistle, but there was not enough time for a winning goal to come through. Final score, 1-1.


Squad: Pratip, Ashraf, Heskey, Premnathan, Neshsta, Dinzo, Taufeek, Hasiim, Vinnie, Shameem, Prabhu, Vishnu, Haresh

Goals: Haresh

Final Score: Kamikaze Youths 1 - 1 Temasek Royals

KKZ Youths Post An Emphatic Victory

Goal Arena Sat League Season 3 Eastern Division

NEFC vs Kamikaze Youths

The juniors continued their good form by scoring 5 past a determined NEFC to win what was only their 4th game this season. The junior Samurais seemed to have put their shaky start behind them as they scored early through a corner as Ashraf headed home emphatically. They were pegged back by NEFC but that only served as impetus for the team to take a 3-1 lead courtesy of Shivanan and Vishnu. The second half saw NEFC pull a outrageous goal to halve the deficit, but Kamikaze put the scoreline beyond doubt through a Vinnie wondergoal and Haravin opening his account for the Juniors. There is a real mood of optimism in the KKZ camp that they could end the season strongly.

KAMIKAZE!!!


Squad: Dinzo, Ashraf, Nesh, Bharat, Haji, Hasiim, Shivaanan, Shameem, Tzai Wei, Vinnie, Vishnu, Arjun, Hari, Victor, Haravin, Premnathan 

Goals: Ashraf, Shivaanan, Vishnu, Vinnie, Haravin
Assists: Shivaanan (2), Hasiim, Tzai Wei, Vishnu

Final Score: NEFC 2- 5 Kamikaze Youths

Contract System

As part of our self-renewal, efforts are now being taken to streamline the Kamikaze set-up. We have already launched the Veterans team to encourage recreational football as a way to keep fit and keep our bonds growing strong for the retired players. It will also act as a platform for players returning from injuries to regain fitness before making a charge at the Senior team. The next area of focus, the management will be looking at, is to calibrate the Youth squad.

The Youths are now in the final stretch of their 4th League season. While they started off brightly, coming in 3rd place in their first season, they have not managed to recapture that form in the subsequent seasons. While there are many factors at play here, it must be noted that several players have been giving their all in terms of performances on the pitch as well as their excellent commitment off the pitch. Having had the pleasure of coaching this excellent crop of players, the management now feels that the time is right to reward players for their excellence.

On that note, the KKZ management is pleased to introduce yet another innovation in the Youth set-up, the awarding of central contracts. Central contracts are a feature of professional sports teams where players are graded and contracted for a given period where their benefits and obligations are spelled out according to their respective grades.

Kamikaze, has been on the forefront of running our amateur team as a professional set-up and this is our latest step to instill professionalism within our Youth setup. At the end of this current season, which is fast reaching a close, players will be assessed and graded by the team management in what will be known as the 'Grading Exercise'. At the end of the Grading Exercise, players will be informed of their respective contract grades and the rationale for their given ranking, before the results will be published

Tentatively, we have decided on 4 grades, A, B, C and free-contracts. The detail of the grades will be published at a later date. As of now, the management wishes to stress that this is a innovation that applies to the Youth setup only. The rationale is a simple one. We have to create an environment where merit is rewarded. The grades will be as a result of one's performance in the previous season and will only last for the subsequent season. This approach will bring about a competitive environment where players are given incentives for performing at exceptional levels. The end result will be a successful cycle, where Perfomances bring Rewards and Rewards boost Performances.

Kamikaze has always prided itself on being a leader and an innovator rather than a follower. This central contracts system is another project that we feel, is necessary at this point of time to help calibrate the influx of players into our Youth Team as well as identify future leaders who will step up as pillars in time to come.

KAMIKAZE!!!

KKZ Youths Come Painfully close

Goal Arena Sat League Season 3 Eastern Division

Kamikaze Youths vs Liverton FC

The first leg ended with the the Youths losing 7-1 in their biggest defeat to date. The return fixture looked set to follow the same script as the Youths were down 3-0 within the first 20 minutes. But this team, is soon acquiring the never-say-die spirit of their Seniors, as they battled back to grab 2 goals, before time ran out to grab a point. In all honesty, a lack of clinical finishing, was a pivotal reason on why the Youths could not do better. Arjun, Prabhu, Shivanan and Bharat gave an excellent performance to once again remind the Kamikaze faithful on why this crop of youngsters are rated so highly.


Squad: Deva, Ashraf, Nesh, Bharat, Premnathan, Hasiim, Shivaanan, Shameem, Prabhu, Vishnu, Arjun, Tzai Wei, Victor, Haresh

Goals: Shivaanan, Victor
Assists: Shivaanan

Final Score: Kamikaze Youths 2- 3 Liverton FC