The event is scheduled to take place in London next month and for Julio, it will be an honour and a privilege to represent his country.

“It’s really special to be a part of history as the first South African to achieve this. I feel a great sense of pride and gratitude.”

After a failed football career, Julio, who hails from Uitsig, started pursuing a career in esports and was scouted by his team, Goliath Gaming, while competing in the qualifiers of a major local FIFA competition.

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