The eagerly-awaited Rio Olympics begin tomorrow.
However, the Games’ football tournament has already kicked off.
Derry interest will be on the South African under-23 squad.
Managed by former Derry City striker Owen Da Gama, the South Africans have been drawn against Brazil, Denmark and Iraq, kicking off against the hosts tonight (8.00pm).
Here, Da Gama looks forward to the tournament, which is being shown on BBC TV via the red button.
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