'Exactly what we wrote up' Captain's Log (05/09/2024) (ft. Béni Badibanga)

Forge Audio Network

In this episode of Captain's Log, Kyle and Mitch Houlahan discuss playing in an 11 AM game and the unique atmosphere created by the school day event. They also review the Canadian Championship game against Montreal and share their thoughts on the team's performance. The conversation includes a hilarious clip of a fan's reaction to a drone show at a previous game.
Then our guest, Béni Badibanga shares his journey from Congo to Canada, his love for football, and his experiences growing up in different countries. He talks about playing at a young age with older kids and discusses the challenges he faced due to his size and how he used it as motivation to prove himself. He emphasizes the importance of having fun while playing and the impact it had on his development as a player. Béni discusses his journey in football, from playing for fun as a child to facing the realities of the professional game. He talks about the challenges he faced, including dealing with coaches, the pressure of expectations, and the loss of love for the game. Despite these challenges, Béni emphasizes the importance of having fun and enjoying the game. He also discusses the growth of the Canadian Premier League and the impact he hopes to have on inspiring young players. In this conversation, Béni, Mitch and Kyle discuss fashion and style among soccer players. They review pictures of their teammates' game day outfits and provide their critiques. Béni emphasizes the importance of attitude and vibe in fashion, while Kyle highlights the need for individuality and self-expression. They also touch on the importance of presenting oneself professionally on the sideline as a coach.
Takeaways

• Benny Batybenga was born in Congo and moved to different countries throughout his life.
• He started playing soccer at a young age.
• Benny faced challenges due to his size but used it as motivation to prove himself.
• Having fun while playing was a key factor in his development as a player. Beni's journey in football started with playing for fun, but as he got older, he faced challenges and had to make sacrifices to pursue his dream.
• He struggled with the realities of the professional game, including dealing with coaches, the pressure of expectations, and the loss of love for the game.
• Despite these challenges, Beni emphasizes the importance of having fun and enjoying the game, and he hopes to inspire young players to do the same.
• He believes that the Canadian Premier League is growing quickly and has the potential to become a serious league in the future. Attitude and vibe are important in fashion
• Individuality and self-expression should be embraced
• Fashion can be a fun and lighthearted topic of discussion

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