NUFC supporting failed Asylum seekers

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    Failed asylum lad gets trial for Toon Aug 2 2005


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    An African soccer hopeful being booted out of Britain has been offered a trial with Newcastle United.

    Danilo Cadete, 14, fled death threats in Angola, where his father was murdered, and settled on Tyneside.

    Since moving to Cowgate, Newcastle, he has taught himself English and has been tipped for football fame by his coaches.

    But his family's asylum claim has been rejected and they are faced with being shipped back to the war-torn African state.

    Now the youngster's dreams of playing for the Toon have moved a step closer to reality after they offered him a six-week trial.

    Kenton school pupil Danilo said: "This is my chance. I hope I can do well enough to impress them and get the chance to play for them for longer.

    "If I got picked, I hope it will show that I should stay here in England so I can have my chance to be a footballer."

    Danilo's mum, Hermenegilda, 32, came to the UK with him in 2002 while heavily pregnant with her second son Helmer. But in March this year she lost her asylum claim and was told they were being sent back to Angola, still recovering from a civil war.

    Danilo plays for Gosforth-based Red House Farm Juniors, as well as Newcastle City Boys and his school.

    Pals of the 14-year-old have collected a 1,000-name petition begging Home Office bosses to let him stay in the country.

    Danilo's manager at Red House Farm, Eddy Lewis, says the youngster, who plans to take his GCSEs next year, has what it takes to succeed.

    He said: "He's got all the qualities you need in terms of attitude, pace, skill and general natural ability. From day one I was impressed with his natural ability. The first time I saw him play he scored a wonder goal.

    "And he's become a huge Toon fan since he's been here so it's great for him to get a trial."

    On March 26, the family were taken from their home in Cowgate and driven to a detention centre in Bedford.

    Only a last-ditch effort from Newcastle Central MP Jim Cousins and Danilo's soccer coaches secured their freedom.

    They were allowed to stay in Britain because of their involvement as key witnesses in a court case but have been told they must leave once it is over.
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    he will make a formidable partnership with that muslim they signed. maybe they should be keapt apart from each other in the dressing room
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    Wharrrrrrrrrtever

    I thought PVD was going to kill me on Sat but I am still here
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    Look at his ball :lol:
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    hahahaha
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    Den no, seriously.

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    I bet hes better than Shola !!
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    I dunno whats worse though, living in Cowgate or war-torn Angola.
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    How is he allowed to stay though surely a football team hasn't got the power to grant asylum.

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