Name: Ahmed Abdulkareem

Age: 17

Position: Forward

Team: BU19

Coach : Kyle Hewitt

Favorite Pro Athlete: Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Best Friend: Azar

Ahmed Abdulkareem is not only one of the smartest 17 year olds I have encountered in some time, but he is also a talented soccer player. Ahmed is a forward on the BU19 team and is also part of the Yalla Soccer Club. He sets high standards of excellence in both settings. Before Ahmed attends his OVC practice session he also always helps the younger Yalla kids with their practice sessions. Founder Mark Kabban has often referred to Abdulkareem as the face of Yalla. He also has gone through media training to handle any interview that he might have with Yalla or OVC. We are very proud of the way Ahmed represents OVC and we look forward to seeing what his bright future holds. Great Job Ahmed!