South Africa is fast becoming a football hub in Africa. Increasingly, South Africans are falling in love with the beautiful game, with some even making a fortune from their passion for football staking on their top bookmaker sites, including bitcoin bookmaker platforms.
Is it true that the affection for football is exclusive to ordinary everyday South Africans?
No! Some of the most famous faces from South Africa burn with a fiery love for the game as well. Interestingly, this article discusses six top South African celebrities and the football clubs they have professed love for.
Cassper Nyovest – Orlando Pirates F.C
Cassper Nyovest is one of the best rappers in South Africa who quickly became popular, thanks to his 2014 debut studio album, Tsholofelo.
You can arguably call Cassper a jack of all trades, as he boasts proven expertise as a songwriter, boxer, record producer, and businessman.
Cassper Nyovest is one of the few musicians in South Africa who own a record label.
Cassper Nyovest has long shown his support for Orlando Pirates, one of the most popular football clubs in South Africa. Orlando Pirates stands as one of the oldest clubs (formed in 1937) with one of the fiercest teams to be competed with in the Soweto Derby.
The football club also has an outstanding record of winnings and stands as one of the most known in the country.
Somizi – Kaizer Chiefs F.C
Somizi is one of the most talked about media personalities in South Africa. He rose to fame after his first musical and political movie, Sarafina, in 1992.
Also, he has taken part in many TV shows and choreography events. His array of talents also branches off into acting, Television presenting, and singing.
Somizi has always shown his support for Kaizer Chiefs F.C, one of the most popular football clubs in South Africa and a strong contender to the Orlando Pirates F.C.
Somizi is not shy about his enthusiasm for the club. In the interview, The Big Interview by DSTV Compact, Somizi expresses that finding Kaizer Chiefs losing a game makes him cry.
You can also find short videos of him rocking the club’s jersey on Instagram, making funny football videos.
Julius Malema – Orlando Pirates F.C
Julius Malema is one of South Africa’s most popular politicians, who has a strong connection to South African youths.
He once was the President of the African National Congress (ANC) Youth League and is currently the leader of a party he founded – the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
The politician and outspoken Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) have consistently shown his support for the Orlando Pirates football club, both physically and on the internet.
Julius Malema has been spotted in tournaments and other campaigns relating to the Orlando Pirates football club. And he has ever remained bold in doing so.
AKA – Manchester United F.C
AKA is one of South Africa’s most prominent rappers with strong international recognition. He was quickly acknowledged by Forbes and rose to fame in 2011 thanks to his hit track, Victory Lap, from his debut album, Altar Ego.
AKA has shown his support and love for one of the most popular England football clubs, Manchester United. Repeatedly, he has affirmed his allegiance with the Red Devils, emphasizing his support for the club on social media, betting on the winnings of Manchester United, and going as far as tattooing the football club’s logo on his arm.
Elon Musk – Manchester United F.C
A source of pride for South Africa, Elon Musk is one of the most famous and influential business magnets on Earth. He is counted among the richest and owns several companies and investments worth billions of dollars, all to his name.
For a long time, directly and indirectly, Elon Musk has shown his support for the Red Devils. He has also raved on social media about purchasing the club, although he later came out to say that it was all a joke.
But in the dearest of things, he once admitted that he had had an undying love for Manchester United ever since he was a kid.
Charlize Theron – Chelsea F.C.
Charlize Theron has registered herself as one of Hollywood’s biggest and most-paid actresses whilst delving into movie production too.
Over the years, Charlize has been seen as one of the biggest celebrity supporters of the most reverend football clubs in England, Chelsea F.C.
When The Blues came touring the United States, Charlize Theron was acknowledged as one of their biggest supporters.
She has also been spotted many times live in the stadium expressing her support for her favorite football club, Chelsea F.C. Charlize Theron has also partnered with Chelsea in outreach in South Africa to create various community football programs for children who have no privilege.
There you have it – the top 6 South African celebrities who have shown their interest and support in a football club.
Some of these celebrities are spread across the world and are also pursuing different careers but still find a way to keep their love of football burning.