The moment I became a Hertha fan:
Calleb from Tanzania came to our Old Lady through a chance encounter.
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Growing Hertha Passion in TanzaniaIn 2025, Calleb launched Africa's first Hertha fan club with 32 members, aspiring to see a live match in Berlin's Olympiastadion.
Key FactsOct 11, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Calleb's passion for Hertha BSC began in 2002 after meeting a Berlin volunteer in his hometown pub.
- Since the late 1980s, he has avidly followed the Bundesliga and supported the capital city's club ever since.
- Recently, Calleb established the first African Hertha fan club, which already includes 32 football enthusiasts from Tanzania.
- Despite never attending a game live, Calleb dreams of visiting Berlin to watch Hertha play in the Olympiastadion.
It means a lot to me and fills me with pride. We are growing!— Calleb about the founding of the first African Hertha fan club and his passion for the club.
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