article_snippet: It was such a huge moment for South Africa.
article_snippet: I played football until I was about 13 or 14 years old -- I played for the state team (Natal).
article_snippet: In South Africa we have a rich history of great champions -- rugby players, cricket players, a lot of great golfers -- so I'm among really tough competition, but I believe that after 2016 and 2020 I can hopefully be the greatest.