The Betway Premiership Soweto Derby once again captured the hearts of football fans with its second edition of the ‘Betway Kick For A Million’ held at a fully packed FNB Stadium on May 3, 2025. This exhilarating event saw both high drama on the pitch and life-changing opportunities for fans, creating an atmosphere unlike any other.
In a memorable fan engagement initiative, Betway orchestrated an unforgettable experience for five lucky fans – Sibongile Magasela, Sithembele Ndlela, Thabo Makoka, Siphokazi Batyashe, and Obakeng Moroke, who all emerged as grand winners of the ‘Kick For A Million’ challenge. The spectacular event gave these fortunate participants a platform to showcase their football skills during half-time in front of more than 90,000 enthusiastic spectators.
These avid fans were shortlisted through an exciting fan activation outside the stadium, granting them a priceless opportunity to kick for a million. As a testament to Betway’s dedication to enhancing the fan experience, this initiative adds a vibrant twist to South Africa’s most celebrated football fixture.
Sibongile Magasela, one of the joyous winners, voiced her overwhelming relief and excitement, saying, “No words can describe how I’m feeling right now. It’s my first time winning anything, and I still can’t believe it. This is a life-changing win.”
This heartwarming initiative, aimed at enriching fan engagement, also allowed participants from the previous edition in February to celebrate similarly, as winners at that event collectively took home R700,000.00.
Betway South Africa’s Head of Marketing, Mark Rowles, cheered on the success of the event, affirming, “The Soweto Derby is a celebration of football passion, and we’re proud to be part of it in such a meaningful way. The Betway Kick For A Million is more than a competition – it’s about giving fans an extraordinary life-changing opportunity.”
As the inaugural season of the Betway Premiership gradually concludes, anticipation for the next season is already building, promising even more remarkable and spirited events. Stay tuned, as more fans are set to become winners in the near future.
