Interview with Karim Zaza

(TheAtlasLions-21/2/2004) Karim Zaza of Brondby IF has answered your questions and we got an exclusive interview with the best goalkeeper in Denmark. Karim who is expected to be called up for the next friendly gave the following statements:

1. Who is Karim Zaza? Please give us a short presentation.

- I went to school until 18 years. Started proff. carr. at the age 19 and I have played proff. since. First in F.C.Copenhagen then Ob and now Brondby.

I am always hard working, trying to improve my skills and very humble.

2. Have you ever been to Morocco? And how did it feel like?

- I have been in Morocco many times. From the age 7-15 I used to spend my holidays in Morocco for about 6 weeks every summer, which I allways enjoyed. My fathers family have allways been nice and I had good friends there.

3. What is your strenghts according to you and which areas could you improve?

- I would say that, a good goalkeeper can allways improve. It does not matter how old you are. My stregnhts are that I am calm and I have a good eye for the game.

4. When did you start playing football?

- I started at the age 6 as a striker and I was 12 when I came into the goal.

5. Whats your thoughts about the upcoming game versus Barcelona in the Uefa cup and playing at Nou Camp?

- It will be very difficult because they at the moment are doing very well and we have not started the tournament yet. They are big favorits but we will do our best.

6. You have been a very succefull goalkeeper the last years as you have been crowned the best keeper in the league 3 times. Do you fancy a career in a bigger league and if yes where would you like to play?

- Of course I would like to go to a bigger leaque like all football players. My favorit place would be a country where the weather is better than here in Denmark.

7. Did you follow the Moroccan national team during African Nations cup and what is your opinions about the team?

- Morocco played very good. There were many young players and it looks good for the future.

8. If you are selected by the NT for the next friendly (Argentina on 28 April) will you accept the call?

- I would accept a call from the National Team.

9. As the world cup qualifying rounds are around the corner, are you ready to accept all call ups by Morocco even for the away games in Guinea and Malawi?

- Yes I would.

10. Have you had offers from clubs outside Denmark and from whom?

- I heard there have been some but the club never tell if the deal does not go through.

11. Who is the best player you have played with and the best player you have played against?

- The best player is Brian Laudrup. I have played against many good players.

12. Anything you want to say to the fans and the site visitors?

 - It has been a pleasure doing the interview

yours faithfully, Karim Zaza.

We at TheAtlaslions thanks Karim Zaza for his time and wishes him the best. We also thank all you Atlasfans that sent in the questions and along with Karim who made this happen.