I Was Left Speechless: Siya Kolisi Describes Cape Town Meeting With Jurgen Klopp

Two weeks ago, Liverpool’s high-flying manager Jürgen Klopp was in the country. Klopp took advantage of the international break to unwind in Cape Town.

While there, Klopp went out for a meal at a local restaurant, and by complete chance bumped into Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and Proteas Test skipper Faf du Plessis.

You can imagine the shock on Kolisi when one of the most famous people in football approached him, recognized him and congratulated him for their success at the World Cup finals. Moreover, he told them that he actually watched the game.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Kolisi said,

“He came and greeted every single person at the table and spoke to me for over 40 minutes. When I saw him I fell off my chair!

“Everyone around me didn’t understand but I’ve got huge respect for him.

“He said he knew who I was and that he watched the final.”

Kolisi added that this encounter was one of the highlights of his life.

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What made the moment even more memorable was that Kolisi is a huge Liverpool fan.

Watch that interview below.

South Africa’s World Cup-winning captain, Siya Kolisi, on meeting Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp. pic.twitter.com/p7xobRV6DZ

— Tim (@TimD2704) November 27, 2019