South African trio make it to the World Cup finals at the fifth attempt

Bafana Bafana may not have made it again but three men from Limpopo did get there after being inspired by France 98

For most players the World Cup is the culmination of a long journey that requires years of sacrifice. But in terms of dedication there are not many who can compete with the story of three young supporters from South Africa who are finally living out their dream 20 years after falling in love with the tournament.

“After following a strict and detailed five-year savings plan, myself and two close friends have just landed in Russia,” wrote Fhatuwani Mpfuni, who grew up in the Mamvuka township in Limpopo, 500 miles north of Johannesburg, on Twitter last week. In a comprehensive thread, the 28-year-old went on to describe the remarkable lengths he, Thami Khuzwayo and Brian Moshoeshoe have gone to fulfil their ambition of attending a World Cup in person after being denied the opportunity of watching it on home soil because they could not afford the ticket prices.

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