Roger Federer hosts SA celebrities and sports stars at glamorous brunch
JOBURG – Siya Kolisi, Boity, Maps Maponyane and more celebs raise a glass in celebration of Roger Federer’s The Match In Africa.
Moët & Chandon celebrated its global brand ambassador and legendary champion Roger Federer, on the occasion of The Match in Africa with an intimate champagne brunch hosted in the gardens of Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town.
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All profits from this first-ever Federer-Nadal exhibition match in South Africa will be allocated to the Roger Federer Foundation. As the Official Champagne of the event, Moët & Chandon has lent its support to Federer’s charitable mission.
“This edition of The Match in Africa was a dream come true. I played in my mother’s home country against my friend and toughest rival, Rafa Nadal. We share not just a love of tennis but also a commitment to empowering people through education. I am proud to receive the support of Moët & Chandon, a House with a long tradition of philanthropy and social responsibility. That support, to me, is the mark of a true champion,” said Roger Federer.
Sporting champions Siya Kolisi, Ryk Neethling, rugby stars Bryan Habana, Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger as well as celebrities Boity Thulo, Maps Maponyane and Ayanda Thabete were among those who raised a glass in celebration of Roger Federer’s excellence, elegance, and altruistic engagement.
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The 6th edition of the The Match in Africa, took place for the first time on the African continent, was held at the spectacular 50 000-seat Cape Town Stadium against the breath-taking backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean and Table Mountain. The much-anticipated match between two tennis greats, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, offered South African fans a once-in-a-lifetime sporting experience in their home country.
“Moët & Chandon is honoured to support Roger Federer in this historic edition of ‘The Match in Africa,’ as a symbol of our shared belief that success is more precious when accompanied by an unwavering generosity,” said Stéphane Baschiera, president and CEO of Moët & Chandon.
