A lifelong Everton supporter from Cape Town, South Africa, is set to receive a special place in the club's history after being selected for inclusion on the Fan Wall at Hill Dickinson Stadium, the club's new home in Liverpool.

The recognition forms part of Everton's efforts to celebrate its global fan base, bringing together supporters whose loyalty extends beyond the city where the club was founded. The initiative highlights the strong connections the Merseyside club has built with fans across different countries and generations.

For the Cape Town supporter, the honour represents a significant moment after years of following Everton. Having supported the English club from thousands of kilometres away, the fan will now have a lasting connection to the stadium and its wider community of Evertonians.

Everton have a long-standing international following, with supporters' passion often demonstrated through fan groups, matchday gatherings and online communities. South Africa is among the countries where English football attracts considerable interest, allowing clubs such as Everton to maintain relationships with supporters far beyond the United Kingdom.

The Fan Wall is intended to recognise this worldwide community and give supporters an opportunity to become part of the club's story. By including fans from different backgrounds, Everton are celebrating the dedication that sustains the club through successful campaigns, difficult periods and changes across generations.

Hill Dickinson Stadium, located at Bramley-Moore Dock on Liverpool's waterfront, opened in 2025 and became Everton's new home after the club's historic years at Goodison Park. The stadium has been designed to reflect Everton's identity while creating new experiences for supporters.

The project also reflects the club's wider efforts to preserve its heritage while establishing a new chapter in its history. Initiatives celebrating individual supporters help maintain the connection between Everton and the people who have remained loyal to the team over the years.

For the Cape Town Evertonian, being immortalised on the Fan Wall will provide a permanent reminder of that loyalty and a special link to the club's new stadium.

The recognition reinforces Everton's message that its identity extends beyond Liverpool, with supporters around the world continuing to play an important role in the club's history and future.

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