There are high hopes of him one day running out for Bafana Bafana, but first this talented soccer player needs to show his fancy footwork to rivals in the United States.
Siboniso Thwala needs your assistance in getting him to a prestigious soccer tournament.
The ou like 13-year-old’s dream to play abroad came true when he was invited to take part and represent South Africa at the Dr Pepper Dallas Cup from 14 to 21 April.
The annual tournament was established in 1980 and is held in Texas every year and is known as one of the oldest and most prestigious international youth football tournaments.
Siboniso, from Khayeltsha, is currently a Grade 7 pupil at the SPARK Lynedoch School near Stellenbosch.
His family has managed to raise nearly half of the R30 000 needed for his trip to the USA.
He still needs about R17 000.
His mother Vuyokazi Thwala, 40, says: “He started playing soccer from the age of seven and never did I think he would get something like this.
“I am so proud of him. We have been trying everything to raise funds for him.
“He now needs his monies for his flights and accommodation. We really want him to go and he is so excited about this marvelous opportunity.
Mary Busschau of SPARK School says Siboniso is an allrounder with a bright future ahead.
“The SPARK community is thrilled with Siboniso’s achievement,” she says.
“He is a hugely talented sportsman and allrounder and this is a dream come true for him.
“One day we hope to see him play for Bafana Bafana.”
Siboniso was not available for comment as he is busy practising for the big tournament.
He is among a group of 69 children from the Western Cape.
A Back-A-Buddy crowdfunding page has since been started for Siboniso and just over R6 000 has been raised.
If you would like to support Siboniso, contact his mother Vuyokazi on 072 784 8780 or donate on www.backabuddy.co.za/champion/project/siboniso-thwala.