Mzansi Man Reveals Hilarious Reasons Why He Refuses To Stop Supporting Manchester United

• A South African man shared on TikTok why he stuck with Manchester United despite the team’s struggles
• The viral video gained attention as he compared heartbreak from football to real-life challenges
• He also explained that wearing the team’s jersey gave him a sense of pride, showing his loyalty and self-worth to others

South Africans reacted after a man shared why he continues to support Manchester United, blending humour and life lessons in his viral TikTok video.

On 18 September 2025, TikTok user @yerik.jomei posted a video that quickly drew attention from South Africans who could relate to his unusual take on football loyalty. The video showed a man explaining why, despite the constant disappointment, he refused to stop supporting Manchester United. His reasoning mixed humour, life lessons, and personal experiences, leaving netizens laughing and nodding in agreement. Within hours, the clip gained traction as people shared their own struggles with the team’s performances.

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The man first explained that his support for Manchester United was tied to a past relationship. He revealed that his ex-girlfriend broke up with him because she felt he was 'too beautiful' and attracted more attention than her. Surprisingly, he admitted that the breakup never truly broke his heart, because Manchester United had already shattered it with their repeated losses. He joked that the team’s poor performances protected him from heartbreak in other areas of life.

Lessons from football heartbreak

The second reason he gave was more reflective. He said that being a Manchester United supporter taught him that having high expectations often leads to disappointment. For him, this lesson stretched beyond football and into everyday life, where he now chooses not to expect too much. He explained that his lowered expectations made him more resilient and prepared for setbacks, a perspective many South Africans could relate to.

Lastly, he highlighted the pride he felt in wearing a Manchester United shirt. To him, it was a symbol of loyalty and faithfulness. When people saw him in the jersey, he believed they recognised his ability to stay positive and committed, even when things were tough. By standing by his team through difficult times, he said it showed the value of endurance and self-worth.

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Mzansi reacted to the video

Coco loco Chocolatier said:

"We will support till we faint. 🤣🤣🤣"

Fana laughed:

"'positive perspective about me'. 😹😹😹"

Orient wrote:

"What hurts you today, makes you stronger tomorrow."

Sengwayo commented:

"Hayi mfoe2 United is killing us man, imagine Newcastle playing Champions League football and looking more organised than us. 😏😏"

Luchiy asked:

"Is he always like this? 😂😂😂"

Ruan said:

"Holy aura."

Undeniable Goat21 said:

"I wish you were my father."

Check out the TikTok video below:

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Source: Briefly News