From Sports Academy football to the big league!

Year 12 student Anas Zara has taken an exciting new step in his athletic journey. He recently relocated overseas and signed with Al-Salt, a professional football club competing in the Jordanian Pro League.

The official Al-Salt page describes Anas as possessing strong technical skills and distinctive attacking abilities, making him "a promising addition for the future of the team."

His mother, Lina, shared the fantastic news via email: “We would like to express our sincere thanks to you and the entire Avondale College community for the care, guidance, and encouragement [our children] have received over the years,” she wrote. “Their time at the college has been truly special, and they have both deeply enjoyed being part of the school community.”

A sporting all-rounder, Anas was part of the Avondale College Sports Academy and Junior Boys A Football team in Year 9, and played football for the school's 1st XI side in Year 10 and Year 11. He also took part in fencing, orienteering, table tennis, squash, and lawn bowls. Last year Anas won the College Sport Auckland Young Sportsperson of the Year (YSPOTY) award for Lawn Bowls.

We wish Anas continued success as he embarks on this new chapter in his sporting career.