Kamikaze fc has lost 2 of it's 3 friendlies in the previous month. Suffering losses to both amateur teams below standard, it however triumped against powerhouses mexican aces. Such a showing is not acceptable in terms of team manager haresh. When asked to comment, he said "players must show a sense of urgency and buck up their level of football so that we can be up there with the best". Kamikaze also unveiled 2 new signings officially , Centre midfielder Viki and right winger aravind also known as eli. Kmaikaze wishes them all the best in their future at the club.
Kmaikaze takes on FC Rainbow Boyance, a semi veteran team this week. With kamikaze's recent performances taking a plunge, team captain Jayraj has vowed to win this game and also spur on his men to the right attitude for this game. With both sides targeting a win, this game is one to watch. Please catch kkz in action live at clementi woods secondary 3pm kickoff.
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Player Profiling : Akbar Subo
Name: Akbar
Age: 23
Position: Goalkeeper
Shirt No: 00
Club: Team Kamikaze (2009 to present)
Akbar, or "akberrrr" as he is fondly known by his team-mates is a 23 yr old goalkeeper who plyes his trade for team kamikaze. Known for his acrobatics and shot-stopping abilities, akbar made a name for himself between the posts and played for his weekend friendly team before kamikaze came calling in 2009. After a lengthy battle with his former club over negotiations, Akbar formally made his appearance for Kamikaze in mid-2009.
Born on 2nd of January 1988, Akbar studied in chestnut drive secondary school and then proceeded to further his studies in ITE Ang Mo Kio. It was at his secondary school days that he is rumoured to have met and known Yassin, who also plays for kamikaze. Akbar realised at a young age that he always had the passion to become a goalkeeper and also be a good one. Therefore, his love for the position kept him driving on and in time, he matured into a fantastic goalkeeper.
In the middle of 2009, when kamikaze was left stranded without a goalkeeper after their then first choice manoj retired and second choice geven bowing out of the game to a serious back injury, they were looking for a goalkeeper in the market for a goalie. At this time, Yassin reccomended akbar to kamikaze saying that, "this fella will complete the jigsaw perfectly". After seeing akbar in action at a friendly, Haresh made an offer bid to get akbar to kamikaze. In his pilot season 09-10, Akbar lent an enormous paw to help kamikaze achieve their first double in history. First, securing their league adventure and then, helping them to their 1st champions cup victory after denying a stoppage time opponent penalty to keep the score 2-1 to kamikaze. Kamikaze fans will definitely remember what this titan of a goalkeeper has done for the club in his first year and were overjoyed when he said that he will be staying on for many seasons to come.
Although plaqued with working erratic hours at his job, he always makes time for kamikaze and is well-respected amongst players and fans. His career highlights would definitely be the penalty save in the champions cup final, and all fans definitely would rate that as their number 1 choice. Kamikaze is still enjoying the dominance of akbar between the post's and hope that in their next season, "Akberrrrr" will again use his gigantic paw to cushion kamikaze to more silverware. Be sure to catch Akbar in action when kamikaze plays. For more updates, refer to kamikaze match alerts. Next week, we will be profiling another player, wait and watch! Ciao!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Kamikaze vs Mexican Aces friendly
This sunday was probably the most exciting friendly to date as fate saw 2 giants, Kamikaze and Mexican Aces get pitted against each other in a fierce battle. Although surprised at first, both teams came to accept reality and prepared to take on each other. Mexican aces, come into this game with an unbeaten streak which saw them taking the Championship trophy back to their trophy cabinet at stadio del Ace.
Kamikaze boasted the return of uspo and had a both ganesh and akbar in goalkeeper duties. As well as a boost, they were also let down by the absence of captain jay raj, creative midfielder fazail who was sent to KL to recuperate from his injury and injured yassin who spectated a match. They were also without hevy and mohawk vicky who were still nursing their injuries. They also recalled balloon and vishnu to add more spice to their attack.
It was kamikaze who drew first blood as safar, with a sweet assist from barathi wiggled his way through before cheekily waiting for the goalkeeper to commit and round him to score. Safar's technique is well known but this goal deserves a special praise. After that aces began their play and started getting comfortable on the ball. Kamikaze packed their midfield with hariboy, seelan and viki working in tandem to break up attacks and provide the ball to either barathi or eli to spring into attack. Their tactics and gameplay worked out well as the wingers made a spectacular pass to safar who in turn, lays it out for balloon to tap in despite an onrushing horde of defenders. Although failing to impress last season, the manager's faith in the young striker paid off and he got onto the scoresheet after almost a year.
In the 2nd half, as always , kamikaze were on the backfoot and could not come out of the defensive half, often parrying away any attacks coming their way. Aces were in full frontal attack and it did pay off as they equalised from 2 goals by their blistering fast winger although replay clearly shows that in the 2nd goal, akbar was actually fouled and the referee failed to spot it. With the score 2-2, kamikaze's final throw of the dice came in the form of matthew.
All they knew about him was that he was fast. Some have seen him play. Some haven't. But what everyone saw that day made a stamp that he was a player to watch. Almost immediately after his introduction, he added that extra edge in attack and close to 70 mins of game play, he struck. He got the ball from midfield, sidestepped 4 onrushing players , and blasted the ball into top left of the goalkeeper. The goalkeeper was left shaking his head and kamikaze were left in jubilation. The last 20 mins was kamikaze's to conquer and they did so with some slick passing and possessional play. Final score was 3-2 to kamikaze and all the credit should go to the players, working harder than last week and showing that they have a point to prove especially after last week friendly's clumsy loss. Special mention would also go out to viki, barathi and eli for busting their lungs out for this game regfardless of the different situations they were in. Keep the same attitude going and kamikaze will be rubbing shoulders with many more giants soon. Although aces would feel hard done by, kkz would like to remind them that they were worthy and equal opponents and in no way, lesser compared to us in terms of result.
This week sunday kamikaze take on an unknown opponent @ serangoon secondary 3pm kickoff. Please come down if you are free and watch the heroes in action. Till then ciao!
Final Score kkz 4 Aces 3
Scorer : Safar , Satheesh , Matthew
Kamikaze boasted the return of uspo and had a both ganesh and akbar in goalkeeper duties. As well as a boost, they were also let down by the absence of captain jay raj, creative midfielder fazail who was sent to KL to recuperate from his injury and injured yassin who spectated a match. They were also without hevy and mohawk vicky who were still nursing their injuries. They also recalled balloon and vishnu to add more spice to their attack.
It was kamikaze who drew first blood as safar, with a sweet assist from barathi wiggled his way through before cheekily waiting for the goalkeeper to commit and round him to score. Safar's technique is well known but this goal deserves a special praise. After that aces began their play and started getting comfortable on the ball. Kamikaze packed their midfield with hariboy, seelan and viki working in tandem to break up attacks and provide the ball to either barathi or eli to spring into attack. Their tactics and gameplay worked out well as the wingers made a spectacular pass to safar who in turn, lays it out for balloon to tap in despite an onrushing horde of defenders. Although failing to impress last season, the manager's faith in the young striker paid off and he got onto the scoresheet after almost a year.
In the 2nd half, as always , kamikaze were on the backfoot and could not come out of the defensive half, often parrying away any attacks coming their way. Aces were in full frontal attack and it did pay off as they equalised from 2 goals by their blistering fast winger although replay clearly shows that in the 2nd goal, akbar was actually fouled and the referee failed to spot it. With the score 2-2, kamikaze's final throw of the dice came in the form of matthew.
All they knew about him was that he was fast. Some have seen him play. Some haven't. But what everyone saw that day made a stamp that he was a player to watch. Almost immediately after his introduction, he added that extra edge in attack and close to 70 mins of game play, he struck. He got the ball from midfield, sidestepped 4 onrushing players , and blasted the ball into top left of the goalkeeper. The goalkeeper was left shaking his head and kamikaze were left in jubilation. The last 20 mins was kamikaze's to conquer and they did so with some slick passing and possessional play. Final score was 3-2 to kamikaze and all the credit should go to the players, working harder than last week and showing that they have a point to prove especially after last week friendly's clumsy loss. Special mention would also go out to viki, barathi and eli for busting their lungs out for this game regfardless of the different situations they were in. Keep the same attitude going and kamikaze will be rubbing shoulders with many more giants soon. Although aces would feel hard done by, kkz would like to remind them that they were worthy and equal opponents and in no way, lesser compared to us in terms of result.
This week sunday kamikaze take on an unknown opponent @ serangoon secondary 3pm kickoff. Please come down if you are free and watch the heroes in action. Till then ciao!
Final Score kkz 4 Aces 3
Scorer : Safar , Satheesh , Matthew
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Kamikaze vs Manjan Fc
Kamikaze suffered a defeat in the hands of a manjan team in a lunchtime kickoff friendly. In a contest which saw kamikaze score all 3 of their goals through headers, they just couldn't see out the game and get the point. 2 headers from haresh and 1 from victor helped kamikaze to a 3-3 scoreline but a last minute goal for the opponents sealed the fixture 4-3.
When asked to comment, Fazail, 25 stated that the lack of support for the man on the ball was the main reason why kamikaze couldnt play their game today. With a strong midfield lineup, kamikaze had no excuses for the result and could only blame themselves. All the players felt hard done by especially Nash, who emphasised that this result has come to show that we need to work harder as a team and also focus on turning our weaknesses to strengths. He also stated that the players need to stick together, help each other and also work towards a common goal.
Club Captain Jayraj has agreed with nash's statement and also brought up the issue of having a standard lineup of 15 per match. He said"this way, we have a fixed number of substitutes and need not have a furry of substitutions to make the game messy".
Kamikaze look to improve when they take on their next opponent on 13/03/2011 @ fuchun secondary 3pm friendly kickoff. With kamikaze handed a boost by goalie ganesh back from marriage leave and ace wingers barathi-lavanesh shaking off injuries to join the squad, there should be no excuse but to return with 3 points. Watch kamikaze play their game live at fuchun secondary sunday 3pm kickoff. Thanks guys ciaoz!
Final Score : Kamikaze 3 - manjan fc 4
Goals : Haresh(2) , Victor(1)
M.O.M : Haresh
When asked to comment, Fazail, 25 stated that the lack of support for the man on the ball was the main reason why kamikaze couldnt play their game today. With a strong midfield lineup, kamikaze had no excuses for the result and could only blame themselves. All the players felt hard done by especially Nash, who emphasised that this result has come to show that we need to work harder as a team and also focus on turning our weaknesses to strengths. He also stated that the players need to stick together, help each other and also work towards a common goal.
Club Captain Jayraj has agreed with nash's statement and also brought up the issue of having a standard lineup of 15 per match. He said"this way, we have a fixed number of substitutes and need not have a furry of substitutions to make the game messy".
Kamikaze look to improve when they take on their next opponent on 13/03/2011 @ fuchun secondary 3pm friendly kickoff. With kamikaze handed a boost by goalie ganesh back from marriage leave and ace wingers barathi-lavanesh shaking off injuries to join the squad, there should be no excuse but to return with 3 points. Watch kamikaze play their game live at fuchun secondary sunday 3pm kickoff. Thanks guys ciaoz!
Final Score : Kamikaze 3 - manjan fc 4
Goals : Haresh(2) , Victor(1)
M.O.M : Haresh
Monday, February 28, 2011
Revamp & New Changes
Hi guys,
Once again, i'm back to update you with the latest happenings in kamikaze. We have quite a few to discuss today so please read up.
1. Kamikaze Delegation
With effect from today, Kamikaze Manager/Coach Haresh has announced his management team for the upcoming ventures. Each of them were given a responsibility and this management was formed to help the team build a solid and reliable foundation. The guys are:
Haresh - Manager(Oversee entire operation & prepare new ideas to be passed down)
Nash - Assistant Manager(Assist & Report team status to Manager)
Jayraj - Captain(Inspire and lead the team on/off the pitch by example)
Hari - Welfare Dept(Counsellor for ANY problems ANY kamikaze player might face & organising social and cohesion activities for the team)
Fazail - Finance Dept(In charge of cash transactions and club finances & taking of attendance for friendlies, training and kickabouts)
Seelan - Communications Dept(Responsible for getting any message across to players, including match call-up, outing alerts, blog updates and kamikaze matter that require players attentions)
Manjan & Barathi(Assisted by Vishnu and Pratip) - Youth Development Dept(Responsible for development of youth talents in every way possible)
Victor - Team Mentor(ANY aspect of the club, the game and the overall morale needs a motivator and an idealist, he's the man. Always around to pass on advice and suggestions and also help keep the overall team running with his ideas)
The roles are designated to each and every person after careful consideration so the team advises that everyone carry out their duties with integrity and for the sole improvement of the team.
2. New changes
As of today, a few important changes will be implemented with immediate effect and this is very important.
ATTENDANCE
- Attendance will be taken for EVERY TRAINING, FRIENDLY AND SOCIAL KICKABOUTS that kamikaze arranges. The attendance consolidated will then be given to the manager to make a decision in naming his squad. To put it easier, in order to be selected to play, you have to come for the 3 important activities which would be training, friendlies and kickabouts. This is to ensure that players will have to be involved in everything and not just turn up and expect to be played.
As we are all working adults and this matter cannot be handled like professional clubs, we have singled out a few scenarios where you can be excused. These instances are:
-If you are unwell on that day
-If you have work/study commitments
If you have to handle with a tragic loss of someone
If you do have a valid reason which is not listed above, please explain your case to the manager over phone and if it is valid enough, you will be granted an excuse.When you receive an alert for training, friendlies or kickabouts and you confirm your attendance, please make sure that it's your responsibility to attend on that day. Situations which will not be tolerated or given a straight absent case would be :
-Confirming your attendance but not turning up on that day
-Not replying your status but verbally telling your friend that you are coming
-Attending drunk
As stated, this will also be attended in a case by case basis. If you feel that you have a valid reason, please call the manager and speak to him.
KAMIKAZE GAIN-AS-YOU-TRAIN SYSTEM
This system was devised to structure kamikaze's foundation and also hone their team strengths in the process. This whole process will last approximately 16-20WEEKS and in this time, we will NOT be playing competitive football of any sort i.e leagues and championships. This was designed solely to function together as a team and play better football so that we can achieve better results. The structure will be:
Week 1 - Specialist training with coach
Week 2 - Friendly against an anonymous team
Week 3 - Team training to correct errors/improve from the points we noted in the friendly
Week 4 - Kamikaze Kickabout/Friendly within our team
Please keep your sundays free at the time we have this program so that everyone can train as a team and thus improve together, which is the objective of this system.
Having said these, i hope you guys will give your full co-operation and definitely after 16-20 weeks, we'll be able to come out motivated, ready and raring to mount a serious title challenge to whoever is in our way. Our road to improvement starts this sunday with a friendly. I'll keep you updated about the match details. Till then, keep busy with the poll! Ciao
Once again, i'm back to update you with the latest happenings in kamikaze. We have quite a few to discuss today so please read up.
1. Kamikaze Delegation
With effect from today, Kamikaze Manager/Coach Haresh has announced his management team for the upcoming ventures. Each of them were given a responsibility and this management was formed to help the team build a solid and reliable foundation. The guys are:
Haresh - Manager(Oversee entire operation & prepare new ideas to be passed down)
Nash - Assistant Manager(Assist & Report team status to Manager)
Jayraj - Captain(Inspire and lead the team on/off the pitch by example)
Hari - Welfare Dept(Counsellor for ANY problems ANY kamikaze player might face & organising social and cohesion activities for the team)
Fazail - Finance Dept(In charge of cash transactions and club finances & taking of attendance for friendlies, training and kickabouts)
Seelan - Communications Dept(Responsible for getting any message across to players, including match call-up, outing alerts, blog updates and kamikaze matter that require players attentions)
Manjan & Barathi(Assisted by Vishnu and Pratip) - Youth Development Dept(Responsible for development of youth talents in every way possible)
Victor - Team Mentor(ANY aspect of the club, the game and the overall morale needs a motivator and an idealist, he's the man. Always around to pass on advice and suggestions and also help keep the overall team running with his ideas)
The roles are designated to each and every person after careful consideration so the team advises that everyone carry out their duties with integrity and for the sole improvement of the team.
2. New changes
As of today, a few important changes will be implemented with immediate effect and this is very important.
ATTENDANCE
- Attendance will be taken for EVERY TRAINING, FRIENDLY AND SOCIAL KICKABOUTS that kamikaze arranges. The attendance consolidated will then be given to the manager to make a decision in naming his squad. To put it easier, in order to be selected to play, you have to come for the 3 important activities which would be training, friendlies and kickabouts. This is to ensure that players will have to be involved in everything and not just turn up and expect to be played.
As we are all working adults and this matter cannot be handled like professional clubs, we have singled out a few scenarios where you can be excused. These instances are:
-If you are unwell on that day
-If you have work/study commitments
If you have to handle with a tragic loss of someone
If you do have a valid reason which is not listed above, please explain your case to the manager over phone and if it is valid enough, you will be granted an excuse.When you receive an alert for training, friendlies or kickabouts and you confirm your attendance, please make sure that it's your responsibility to attend on that day. Situations which will not be tolerated or given a straight absent case would be :
-Confirming your attendance but not turning up on that day
-Not replying your status but verbally telling your friend that you are coming
-Attending drunk
As stated, this will also be attended in a case by case basis. If you feel that you have a valid reason, please call the manager and speak to him.
KAMIKAZE GAIN-AS-YOU-TRAIN SYSTEM
This system was devised to structure kamikaze's foundation and also hone their team strengths in the process. This whole process will last approximately 16-20WEEKS and in this time, we will NOT be playing competitive football of any sort i.e leagues and championships. This was designed solely to function together as a team and play better football so that we can achieve better results. The structure will be:
Week 1 - Specialist training with coach
Week 2 - Friendly against an anonymous team
Week 3 - Team training to correct errors/improve from the points we noted in the friendly
Week 4 - Kamikaze Kickabout/Friendly within our team
Please keep your sundays free at the time we have this program so that everyone can train as a team and thus improve together, which is the objective of this system.
Having said these, i hope you guys will give your full co-operation and definitely after 16-20 weeks, we'll be able to come out motivated, ready and raring to mount a serious title challenge to whoever is in our way. Our road to improvement starts this sunday with a friendly. I'll keep you updated about the match details. Till then, keep busy with the poll! Ciao
Monday, February 21, 2011
Wedding Bells in KKZ
A joyous occasion took place within the kamikaze team as kkz goalkeeper ganesh tied the knot on 20/20/2011. Ganesh , 27 this year has been a prolific figure between the posts for kamikaze in their campaign and has helped kamikaze achieve the double last season. Signed from team vasantham in the summer of 2009, Ganesh has never let his fans and team down and keeps producing trademark saves week in week out. He is also the 2nd player within kamikaze to tie the knot, the first being the commanding centre-back jayraj who tied the knot in mid-2009.
Team Kamikaze, fans and well-wishers wish Mr&Mrs Ganesh a happy married life and wonderful years ahead.
Team Kamikaze, fans and well-wishers wish Mr&Mrs Ganesh a happy married life and wonderful years ahead.
Monday, February 07, 2011
Fan's Decision
From the recent poll conducted, Fans have chosen KKZ vs Amk rebellious 2nd leg to be the most exciting contest in the CFL 2010/2011 season. An 8 goal thriller, the game saw a spirited kamikaze comeback from 3-0 down.
Hari started the proceedings by driving a thunderbolt of a shot into the top right corner after a set-piece mix up. The shot gave the goalie no chance but secretly ignited the kkz spirit which lead to a furry of attacks. Ace striker safar then proceeded to calmly score two goals by taking the whole defence on each time and managing to slot the ball home from 6 yards each time.
Then came a moment of magic. Aravind, who had been threatening the opposition from the left wing did so again, this time collecting a cool pass from jayraj, angling a shot and driving the ball into the top right with his left foot...all this from the left byline 35 yards out! The goal which stunned the opposition, kamikaze players and the scorer himself just has to go down as one of the best goals that a kamikaze player has ever scored. With the opposition almost resigning, but refusing to go down, safar hit the final nail on the coffin by turning in a free kick with a cheeky back header to get his hat-trick and give kamikaze a 2 goal cushion. At the final whistle, one can only praise the kamikaze spirit and their drive to move on.
That's it guys. A small match preview for you and the fans. The next poll is up so please be sure to vote on that. Ciao!
Hari started the proceedings by driving a thunderbolt of a shot into the top right corner after a set-piece mix up. The shot gave the goalie no chance but secretly ignited the kkz spirit which lead to a furry of attacks. Ace striker safar then proceeded to calmly score two goals by taking the whole defence on each time and managing to slot the ball home from 6 yards each time.
Then came a moment of magic. Aravind, who had been threatening the opposition from the left wing did so again, this time collecting a cool pass from jayraj, angling a shot and driving the ball into the top right with his left foot...all this from the left byline 35 yards out! The goal which stunned the opposition, kamikaze players and the scorer himself just has to go down as one of the best goals that a kamikaze player has ever scored. With the opposition almost resigning, but refusing to go down, safar hit the final nail on the coffin by turning in a free kick with a cheeky back header to get his hat-trick and give kamikaze a 2 goal cushion. At the final whistle, one can only praise the kamikaze spirit and their drive to move on.
That's it guys. A small match preview for you and the fans. The next poll is up so please be sure to vote on that. Ciao!
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