Athos Kyriakides

Produce. Write. Direct. Occasionally land on my feet.

[Athos Kyriakides @AthosKyrus]

For 30 years, this story lived in our memories. Now, at last, it lives on screen. The official trailer for Class of ’96: Rise of a Nation is here. Was an honor to Produce this series as a fan of @BafanaBafana Join us on 25 January 2026. Sundays 5–6pm on @etv for the premiere.

[NetflixSA @NetflixSA]

Let's take it back to when young Benni McCarthy joined the team! 🇿🇦⚽️

Episode 6 of Class of '96: Rise of a Nation is now playing on Netflix.

[NetflixSA @NetflixSA]

How did the class of '96 take the news of a structural change within the team? 🤔 The final chapter of a story that changed South African football forever is now playing on Netflix.

📺: Class of '96: Rise of a Nation

[NetflixSA @NetflixSA]

The class of '96 takes us back to the iconic moment when South Africa scored its first goal in an international match against Cameroon in 1992! 🇿🇦

Episode 6 drops this Tuesday on Netflix.⚽️

📺: Class of '96: Rise of a Nation.

[robertmarawa @robertmarawa]

🔴 I'm about to watch the latest episode of #ClassOf96 that dropped on @NetflixSA today!!

Who's been following it and what are your impressions so far as it reaches the end the series soon?? 🔴

[Thando Thabethe @Thando_Thabethe]

If you love South Africa you MUST watch class of ‘96 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

We are truly just simply EXCEPTIONAL!
**this is NOT a paid tweet!
Protect South Africa at all costs

[NetflixSA @NetflixSA]

Honestly speaking, I kind of get Mark Williams' strategy! 😅🔥

Episode 5 of Class of '96: Rise of a Nation is now playing on Netflix. ⚽️

[Zola Hashatsi ka Motsiri @zola_hashatsi]

I don't watch TV, I make it but I authentically made time to watch this 6 part. #ClassOf96RiseOfANation Thank you @knownassociatesza @knownassociatesentertainment @abarkingratfilm @tshepiso14 @athoskyrus @MarobaNkawe.
@johnbarker183 I love your direction, your dad was amazing.

[John Barker @johnbarker3]

Mark Williams refused to sit out history. On the biggest day of AFCON ‘96, with a nation holding its breath, he rose to the moment. Ep 5 relives the intensity, the pressure and the glory. https://t.co/jJ9aowbUFH Sunday 5pm Netflix Tuesday. #netflix #africanfootball #Bafana

[NetflixSA @NetflixSA]

One can only imagine the pressures that came with being in the national team! The class of '96 touches on some of their key moments on Episode 4. 🍿📺

Episode 5 drops this coming Tuesday on Netflix.⚽️

📺: Class of '96: Rise of a Nation.

[NetflixSA @NetflixSA]

"It's an honour to play for your country." - young Lucas Radebe said. ⚽️

Episode 4 is now playing, only on Netflix.

📺: Class of '96: Rise of a Nation.

[NetflixSA @NetflixSA]

The class of '96 takes you through the backstory of one of the squad's most defining moments! 🔥 Episode 4 drops tomorrow on Netflix.⚽️

📺: Class of '96: Rise of a Nation

[John Barker @johnbarker3]

Robert Marawa recording voice over for the series. A huge coup for us to have Robert involved in the series, thank you Mr ‘Gqimm Shelele’. https://t.co/jJ9aowbUFH on Sunday 5pm and Netflix on Tuesday. #bafanabafana🇿🇦 #documentaryseries #CAF #knownassociates #barkingrat

[NetflixSA @NetflixSA]

The class of '96 delves into the moments that tested the team and made it even stronger. ⚽️

Episode 3 is now playing on Netflix.🍿⚽️

📺: Class of '96: Rise of a Nation.

[NetflixSA @NetflixSA]

Neil Tovey, Lucas Radebe and Doctor Khumalo relive moments before the 20th African Cup of Nations finals! 🔥⚽️

📺: Class of '96: Rise of a Nation. New episodes on Tuesdays. ⚽️

[NetflixSA @NetflixSA]

Every journey has a turning point. This one changed everything. Class of ’96 continues on Netflix.

📺: Class of '96: Rise of a Nation.

[robertmarawa @robertmarawa]

🔥🔥 #ClassOf1996 Documentary continues to light up the charts with plenty of never seen before footage!!
Episode 3 is ready to drop next week and here's a taste of the action.

If you've been watching, what are your impressions so far??🔥🔥

[Athos Kyriakides @AthosKyrus]

Ep 3: 'The Rebels' incoming. @markfish74 lives on instinct — and sometimes defiance. But in a quarter-final gripped by rain and tension, one rebellious decision may cost Bafana Bafana everything… or save them.
📺 Sundays | @etv 
🌍 Tuesdays | @NetflixSA

[Athos Kyriakides @AthosKyrus]

Exactly 30 years to the day! One of our greatest sporting achievements ever.

#ClassOf96 #RiseOfANation #30yearanniversary❤️

New episode out now on @netflixsa 🇿🇦🔥🇿🇦🔥🇿🇦

[Mark Fish @markfish74]

Celebrating football history...!!!

[Mark Fish @markfish74]

More than just a game...!!