# Soccer: South African superfan Mama Joy Chauke says she is heartbroken after missing out on sponsorship to attend the World Cup in Northern America. Known for her vibrant support of national teams at major global events, she confirmed she will now watch the tournament from home. The decision follows ongoing debate over government funding for influencers and superfans. Chauke says it hurts to be excluded despite her long history of supporting South African sport and promoting national pride internationally.
Soccer: Mama Joy’s World Cup dream dashed amid sponsorship controversy