FRANCE 98 – South Africa – 5000 fans expected for the game against Denmark
South African fans started arriving in TOULOUSE as of Monday 15th June, having left MARSEILLE where they supported their team against FRANCE (Group C) on Friday 12th June. For the time being, few can be seen in the streets of TOULOUSE but they are expected in large numbers for the DENMARK vs SOUTH AFRICA (Group C) game on Thursday 18th June. Cecil, a young South African from Johannesburg says, “There should be nearly 5000 of us in TOULOUSE to support the team. We think we’re going to see them win.” Fewer South Africans can afford to come to FRANCE compared to fans from other countries. But nothing can affect their good spirits or enthusiasm. According to them, “At least one African team will get to the semi-finals. Our team played badly against FRANCE but sparks will fly when they take on DENMARK.”