Lyle Foster: Bafana Bafana Star Opens Up on What His Parents Went Through for Him

• Lyle Foster is expected to lead the attack when South Africa take on DR Congo in an international friendly
• The Burnley forward has opened up on how his father left his job to see him become successful as a player
• He added that his mother had to work while his dad inspired him to greatness

Bafana Bafana star, Lyle Foster has revealed how his parents made sacrifices just for him to achieve his dreams.

The Burnley forward is expected to start for South Africa in their international friendly match against DR Congo at the Orlando Stadium.

He disclosed that his father had to quit his job to see him succeed as a professional footballer.

Speaking during the pre-match conference, Foster was visibly emotional when he narrated how huge the sacrifices his parents made were.

The 23-year-old said, via TimesLive:

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“My father quit his job to make sure that I chase this dream,” Foster said during the prematch press conference on Monday at Orlando Stadium.

“He has done it since I was young and together with my mother they sacrificed a lot. My mother still had to work while my dad was driving me and it was the perfect relationship.”

Foster continued, describing the good relationship he still maintains with his parents. According to him, his dad and mom are his biggest support structure.

The footballer stated that anytime things are going rough, he reaches out to them first before any other person. He added:

“I am only 23 now and there is still a long way to go, I feel I can still keep on achieving and fighting for more dreams.”

Percy Tau sends message to Foster

Sports Brief earlier reported that Bafana Bafana vice-captain, Percy Tau advised Foster to take advantage of his presence in the English Premier League this season.

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Foster has already scored two goals in three matches for Burnley, and Tau stated that South Africa can still produce top-class players.

Tau had an unsuccessful spell at Brighton and Hove Albion, managing just three matches in a whole season, before being shipped out on loan for three consecutive campaigns.