Bongani Mthombeni Shares Heartwarming Tribute to Matthew Booth After Book Launch
- Bongani Mthombeni shared behind-the-scenes photographs from Matthew Booth's A Game of Two Halves book launch
- The Instagram carousel features the first printed copy, a personal dedication and moments from the Johannesburg launch
- Booth dedicated a section of the book to Mthombeni and revealed that all proceeds from sales would benefit Booth Education & Sports Africa
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Bongani Mthombeni has shared a heartfelt tribute to former Bafana Bafana defender Matthew Booth following the launch of his new book, A Game of Two Halves.
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Mthombeni took to Instagram on Friday, 30 October 2026, sharing a 14-slide carousel documenting different moments from the book's journey, including the arrival of the first printed copy and the launch evening in Johannesburg.
In her caption, she reflected on the years of hard work, tenacity and resilience that went into the project before celebrating its release.
"So proud of you, Love," she wrote, adding a red heart emoji.
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Mthombeni also expressed gratitude to everyone who attended the launch, describing the evening as one filled with insights, laughter, football and conversation.
Matthew Booth's book features a special dedication
One of the notable moments in Mthombeni's Instagram carousel is a glimpse of the dedication page in A Game of Two Halves.
Booth personally acknowledges Mthombeni, thanking her for her support and enthusiasm for everything he does.
The former Bafana Bafana defender also pays tribute to his parents for instilling in him a love of reading and teaching him the importance of perseverance and a strong work ethic.
He concludes the dedication by expressing his gratitude, writing:
"I am eternally grateful."
The page also carries an important message about the book's proceeds, stating that all money generated from sales will go towards Booth Education & Sports Africa.
According to the organisation's official website, Mthombeni-Möller is a director and co-founder of Booth Africa, where she oversees programme management and implementation.
The organisation focuses on youth football development, educational programmes and sports infrastructure across Africa, to improve opportunities for young people through sport and education.
Take a look at the Instagram post below.
Matthew Booth launches A Game of Two Halves in Johannesburg
The book launch took place in Illovo, Johannesburg, on Thursday evening, 29 October 2026, bringing together guests from the football fraternity.
Among those in attendance was former Banyana Banyana defender Simphiwe Dludlu, while photographs shared by Mthombeni showed Booth participating in a stage discussion during the event.
A Game of Two Halves explores the challenges professional footballers face when their playing careers come to an end, including the adjustment to life outside the game.
Booth previously explained that the book examines the contrast between the rewards of professional football and the difficulties that can follow retirement.
The publication also celebrates South African football heritage, featuring contributions from established figures in the local and international game.
The book's launch follows Booth's efforts to encourage conversations about preparing footballers for life after retirement.
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