The African Football Connection
Rivals on the pitch. One family in the stands.
We connect football supporters across clubs and across Africa. Our first campaign brought a Nigerian Orlando Pirates fan to her first Soweto Derby, paid for by supporters of rival clubs.
FNB Stadium, Soweto Derby day, 31 October 2026
The epicentre
Soweto to the world
Every story we tell starts here, under the Orlando Towers in Soweto, and ripples outwards: across South Africa, across the continent, around the world. The first wave reached Lagos.
What we are
One platform above the clubs
South African football fans are passionate and highly networked, but no one connects supporters across clubs, sponsors and talent with results anyone can measure. That is what we do.
Fan experiences
Moments that unite supporters, like flying a fan from Nigeria to the Soweto Derby with money raised by fans of rival clubs.
A home for every club community
A membership with Black, Blue and Yellow tiers, the same in every club community, each with its own key account manager.
Measured impact
Every campaign is tracked from the first post to the final report, so partners and sponsors see verified results, not claims.
The centre circle
Rivals sit on either side of the halfway line. The platform sits in the centre circle, connecting every supporter community. Tap a community to see its role.
Where it started
From a viral video to the pitch
It started with one fan's dream and became proof that supporters of rival clubs will build something together. Step through the journey.
Watch the impact
Latest from the journey
Videos, posts and press coverage from the campaign.
Where we're going
From one derby to a continent
Be part of the next story
Sponsors, clubs, media and supporters: talk to us about the next campaign, the membership launch and the documentary series.
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