In a video posted on Instagram, the Bafana Bafana team were seen singing Igwiho before last night's match against Morocco.
Halala!Bafana Bafana sing Igwiho before Afcon victory
In true South African style, you could hear Bafana Bafana singing Igwiho at the top of their lungs in the changing room. This came just before Bafana Bafana defeated Morocco 2-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the African Cup of Nations (Afcon) at the Stade Laurent Poku on Tuesday.
Social media users flocked to the comments section to hear the harmonious vocals, hoping for the start of the match.
“Our voices are loud and proud! We have arrived! Bafana Bafana captioned the video.
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Teboho Mokoena and player of the match Evidence Makgopa scored in the second half to propel Bafana Bafana into the quarter-finals. Sowetan LIVE report. The team is scheduled to play against Cape Verde on Saturday.
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Head coach Pitso Mosimane then admitted that Bafana Bafana still need to focus to reach the top of the tournament. Nevertheless, he also admitted that the team deserved to be congratulated on their recent achievements.
“One step at a time. We still have a way to go. Our feet are on the ground, but we can celebrate this hard-won victory,” he said.
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Take a look at the reactions from social media users below…
“The guy works in that bin 🔥🔥🔥🔥,” @felani_msie reacted.
“Here you guys, Hull, Wheat, Knee Watts, Ons, Wheat Knees 🏆,” @jessearnoldus wrote.
“Go Bafana Bafana are proud of us 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇵🇹🇵🇹💪💪💪,” @pimentel3473 said.
“Please take it home! ♥️🫂🫶⚽️🇿🇦🇿🇦,” @boikano_jb_phalarana replied.
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