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Behind Anoda Mirakle
A four-part documentary series about a Nigerian Orlando Pirates fan, the South African supporters of rival clubs who brought her to the Soweto Derby, and what one walk onto the pitch says about football and belonging.
The series
The climax is already on camera
The campaign is complete and derby day is filmed. The series goes behind it: who she is, why strangers paid for a rival club's fan, and what it took to turn a social media dream into a walk onto the pitch.
Interviews with the founders, supporters of all three clubs and the partners who made it possible will be filmed in Gauteng, with a short shoot in Nigeria.
Episodes
Four parts, one journey
The fan from Nigeria
Who Anoda Mirakle is, why she loves Pirates, and how her online following turned a dream into a campaign.
Rivals who gave
Supporters of three rival clubs raise the money, and the team behind the campaign works to get her travel granted.
Welcome to Soweto
Arrival at O.R. Tambo, a week of SABC appearances, Soweto streets and the logistics of derby day.
Derby day
31 October 2026 at FNB Stadium: the walk onto the pitch with the Nigerian flag, and what it meant.
Get involved
Broadcasters, funders and partners
We are talking to broadcasters and funders about bringing the series to screen. If you would like to be part of it, as a broadcaster, co-funder or partner, get in touch.
