AMAZULU FC superfan Ndumiso "Dlamini Wabantu" Zondi says he'll be reaching his limit as a supporter after being selected to go to the 2026 Fifa World Cup to support Bafana Bafana.
The 35-year-old supporter from Umthwalume, KZN south coast, will be one of 16 supporters from Betway Premiership (PSL) clubs who will enjoy a sponsored trip and accommodation to support Bafana during the World Cup, starting on 11 June in Mexico.
Dlamini was voted for by fans because of his unique moves and jumps during soccer matches, and he said he'll now showcase his moves during the World Cup.
He said he was doing his moves and jumps because he loves soccer and loves AmaZulu FC, not knowing that he'd be flying out of the country for the first time because of the sport.
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Dlamini told Daily Sun that he fell in love with soccer in 2008 and fell in love with AmaZulu FC in 2012, when he started supporting them at different stadiums.
"To be honest, when I was told that I'll be going to Mexico to support Bafana Bafana, I didn't believe it and didn't sleep because of the excitement. I didn't believe that it was really me going overseas to support the national team.
"I was lucky to get this golden opportunity. What makes me lose sleep is that it's my first time going out of the country. That's why other people say you should miss some opportunities to get others. I've missed many good opportunities in my life but finally I'm getting the greatest opportunity to be at the World Cup," he said.
He said that his trip to the World Cup would be the most significant moment in his life, as no other family member has ever traveled to the tournament.
"I think on the soccer side, I'd be reaching my limit, case closed," he said.
He explained why he ended up being known by his friend's surname, Dlamini, when his real surname is Zondi.
"I'm related to the Dlaminis, but wearing the jersey with the Dlamini surname was because of my friend, Lungelo 'Qashana' Dlamini, who was an AmaZulu player in the 2016/17 season.
"He gave me his soccer jersey with his surname Dlamini. I wore that jersey and people started calling me Dlamini. Because Dlamini became my brand, I just continued to use it and I now buy new soccer jerseys and print Dlamini on the back," he said.
The supporters are set to fly from Mzansi to Mexico on Monday, 8 June.
