ABOUT 2000 fans are expected to turn out tomorrow night to cheer FC Phuket to an important victory in the holiday island's climb up Thailand's football ladder.
The match against Loei City could prove a turning point as Phuket builds momentum to gain the place in Division One that fans clearly know that the Southern Sea Kirin deserve.
More important than a victory in Phuket City will be the inspiration that the game could provide to FC Phuket player Camara Ahmed, who lies in Vachira Hospital, not far from his spiritual home at Surakul Stadium, recovering from an on-field heart attack sustained just a fortnight ago in a Phuket game.
The young Ivory Coast professional has been making progress. He can now open his eyes and breathe on his own. He still has a way to go before he kicks a ball for Phuket once more.
White shirts supporting Camara will be on sale on Saturday night at the ground, with FC Phuket President and chief executive of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation, Paiboon Upatising, today urging fans to contribute to help the young player and father of a newborn daughter.
FC Phuket remains third in Group B, needing a win over Loei City on Saturday night to accentuate its claim to a rise up the ladder.
With Camara's two Ivory Coast companions on the field and his brother in the stands, FC Phuket will be doing its best to score a victory.
A fighting draw last weekend left the team with three draws and a win from four games, poised for better things tomorrow night.
So Close for Camara as FC Phuket Draws 1-1The match against Loei City could prove a turning point as Phuket builds momentum to gain the place in Division One that fans clearly know that the Southern Sea Kirin deserve.
More important than a victory in Phuket City will be the inspiration that the game could provide to FC Phuket player Camara Ahmed, who lies in Vachira Hospital, not far from his spiritual home at Surakul Stadium, recovering from an on-field heart attack sustained just a fortnight ago in a Phuket game.
The young Ivory Coast professional has been making progress. He can now open his eyes and breathe on his own. He still has a way to go before he kicks a ball for Phuket once more.
White shirts supporting Camara will be on sale on Saturday night at the ground, with FC Phuket President and chief executive of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation, Paiboon Upatising, today urging fans to contribute to help the young player and father of a newborn daughter.
FC Phuket remains third in Group B, needing a win over Loei City on Saturday night to accentuate its claim to a rise up the ladder.
With Camara's two Ivory Coast companions on the field and his brother in the stands, FC Phuket will be doing its best to score a victory.
A fighting draw last weekend left the team with three draws and a win from four games, poised for better things tomorrow night.
Latest FC Phuket holds a single goal lead at halftime but concedes an equaliser in the second half to leave the team needing to win next Saturday's showdown with Loei City for Camara's sake.
So Close for Camara as FC Phuket Draws 1-1
Update: Stricken FC Phuket Star Shows Sign of Life
UPDATE One of FC Phuket's strongest supporters has undertaken to meet the cost of hospital treatment for the fallen star who has now opened his eyes for the first time.
Update: Stricken FC Phuket Star Shows Sign of Life
Candles for Camara: Phuket Vigil Inspires Hope
Photo Album The FC Phuket team is on its way to Bangkok after a touching and inspirational candlelight vigil for stricken star Camara Ahmed, who lies in a coma after collapsing on field.
Candles for Camara: Phuket Vigil Inspires Hope
Phuket's Stricken Star in Fight of His Life: Photos
On Field Photo Album A young professional soccer player who suffered an apparent heart attack playing for FC Phuket is the father of a one month old child back home in Ivory Coast.
Phuket's Stricken Star in Fight of His Life: Photos
Phuket Expat Star in Narrow Win Over Death
Update The fairy tale of FC Phuket's rise and rise up the Thailand football tree took second place today to the real life drama of a star player who suffered an apparent heart attack.
Phuket Expat Star in Narrow Win Over Death
FC Phuket Wins, Player Collapses in 1-0 Drama
Photo Album In a night of great drama, Phuket won the game but almost lost one of its stars when a player collapsed with a suspected heart attack on the field. He is in a serious condition.
FC Phuket Wins, Player Collapses in 1-0 Drama
