Pretoria - Twelve teenagers from a local charity organisation will receive an unforgettable slice of the 2010 FIFA World Cup action, when they carry the national flags of the competing nations onto the field ahead of the Nigeria vs Korea match tonight in Durban.
The children are from Umlazi-based Sithokozise Noah. Noah (Nurturing Orphans of AIDS for Humanity) is a charity organisation that assists children who have been left orphaned or vulnerable by AIDS and HIV in Africa.
Siphiwe Mya, CEO of Sithokozise Noah, said the youngsters could not contain their excitement ahead of their once-in-a-lifetime opportunity granted by Coca Cola South Africa.
"For these kids, being among the 768 youth from across the country who will be carrying the national flags at the 2010 FIFA World Cup matches, is like a dream come true," he said.
"Our children will learn the values of patience, persistence, concentration and hard work, as they train before the match. Moreover, the children will be less than 50m away from some of the world's most famous footballers. This opportunity will leave our children feeling important as they are part of this global showpiece - the 2010 FIFA World Cup."
Onwell Msomi, General Manager, 2010 FIFA World Cup Project Team at Coca-Cola South Africa said they wanted to bring the euphoria of the FIFA World Cup event to South African youth and give them extraordinary experiences.
"We are pleased to have Sithokozise Noah's children participating in this history- making moment."
