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MAR DEL PLATA, Argentina- Reggae Boy Keammar Daley is viewing Jamaica’s friendly international against Argentinaon Wednesday as an opportunity to be made the most of and a moment to treasure. Daley who turns 21 on February 18 is hoping to grow upprofessionally in this game which will be played at the Jose Maria MinellaStadium.  “This means alot to me and my career. Many things can happen out of this game. Football ismy career and a good performance in this game could give me the professionalbreak that I have been looking for and that I need at this time. It is just forme to grab the opportunity with both hands and use it as a stepping stone,”said the player who has represented Jamaica at the age group levels. “It is not justan opportunity for me personally. It is also a big one for all of us who playlocally (in Jamaica)to show what we can do. Normally we see them on television but it is not everyday that we get to play a team such as Argentina so this is not anopportunity to be missed,” he added. Like a number ofyoung footballers Daley grew up idolizing Diego Maradona, a man many see as oneof the greatest players ever. Putting on a show in front of him is also a majormotivator for the former JamaicaCollege and Meadhavenstar. “Diego is alegend, he is my idol. At Meadhaven the club colours are those of Argentina so we grew with them that feeling ofcloseness to the Argentinateam. I have pictures of Diego on my wall and I have watched a lot of tapes ofhim. He was really special as a player based on the things that he did. All histeammates looked up to him and when they were in difficult positions hedelivered for them,” Daley explained. “I always wanted to see him in person and right now I want to do so well that he will see myperformance and be impressed with me,” he added. While it was notat the same level and almost three years ago, Daley is using the 2007 PanAmerican games experience in Brazil as a major motivator for this game. “The Pan AmGames gave me the exposure to have confidence in myself that I can do well atthe international level,” Daley who finished as the tournament’s top scorerwith four goals as he guided Jamaica to the final where they were beaten 1-2 byEcuador. On the way tothe final they defeated Colombia,Argentina, Haiti and Mexico.
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