TITLE: Mpendulo Zulu and Nkululeko Soko.
CAPTION: Mpendulo Zulu and Nkululeko Soko. Photo: Naziya Davids-Easthorpe
DESCRIPTION: Mpendulo Zulu and Nkululeko Soko at the Forum Hyde Park on January 28, 2026. Photo: Naziya Davids-Easthorpe
The Forum in Hyde Park was alive with passion and pulse on January 28 as football fans packed into the venue for a one-of-a-kind UEFA Champions League viewing experience hosted by Heineken.
Supporters from every league and allegiance shared the same space as all 18 Champions League fixtures kicked off simultaneously, a rare moment where no one had to choose a match, miss a goal or sit apart from friends.
For one night only, football was experienced as it was meant to be: together.
Alika Ramjee and Christian Meissner enjoy the exclusive viewing experience. Photo: Naziya Davids-Easthorpe
Yolanda Engelbrecht and Kea Mokoana at the exclusive UEFA Champions League experience. Photo: Naziya Davids-Easthorpe
As goals flew in across Europe, the atmosphere inside the venue crackled with excitement. Cheers echoed, rival fans exchanged banter, and every big moment was met with collective gasps and celebrations, ice-cold Heinekens in hand.
With high-stakes drama unfolding on screen and a buzzing crowd bringing the energy off it, the night proved that when football happens, there’s nothing quite like watching it side by side.
Naziya is a junior journalist who graduated from Monash South Africa in 2022, specialising in Journalism and International Relations. She loves sports, especially Formula 1. Naziya covers a wide range of news topics, from serious current events to community stories, school happenings, and sports news. Naziya’s goal is to provide clear, engaging, and informative stories that make a difference in her community and beyond.
