Hi, I’m Jacko, a 16-year-old footballer from New Zealand with big dreams and a big opportunity!
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Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty
Hi, I’m Jacko, a 16-year-old footballer from New Zealand with big dreams and a big opportunity!
This December, I’ve been selected to represent Ricky Herbert Football Academy in the IBERCUP 4-day international football tournament in Portugal. It’s a huge honour — and a massive step forward in my football journey. I haven’t been back to Europe since I was 8, and this is my chance to reconnect with some family that will be travelling over from England to watch me play, and for me to compete at a high level, and grow not just as a player, but as a person.
This tournament means more than just football — it’s about resilience, mindset, and stepping outside my comfort zone. I’ll be up against strong international teams, which will stretch my skills, sharpen my focus, and help shape the kind of athlete and young man I want to become.
Thanks for believing in young Kiwi athletes chasing big dreams.
– Jacko ⚽
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To make it happen, I need to raise $10,000 for flights, accommodation, tournament fees, and gear.
I’m running fundraisers and working hard, but any support you can offer — big or small — would mean the world.
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