Bafana Bafana defeated Morocco 2-0 in the African Cup of Nations to advance to the quarter-finals.
Former Springbok coach Jack Nienaber, still wearing his Lilo and Stitch Christmas sweater, cheered on Bafana Bafana in their match against Morocco and watched the round of 16 match on his mobile phone.
“It may not be a 100-inch TV, but it's worth every second,” said the World Cup-winning coach and current trainer for Irish rugby club Leinster.
Well done Bafana Bafana. We are rooting for you from the UK. It may not be a 100-inch TV, but it's worth every second of it. pic.twitter.com/BNVV5W1NlU
— Jack Nienaber (@jacnienaber) January 30, 2024
South Africa defeated the North African giants 2-0 in the Round of 16 of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), setting up a match against in-form Cape Verde in the quarter-finals on Saturday.
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Nina Bar shared a photo of herself watching the match on her mobile phone, not switched on, on a flat screen TV fixed to the wall.
Someone on X (formerly Twitter) commented that they might be watching the match on their mobile phones because there was load shedding in Ireland as well.
Load shedding is everywhere pic.twitter.com/MB8J8QnGLB
— vusi_manzini™️ (@vusi_manzini) January 30, 2024
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Ninavar was one of many South Africans to congratulate the national football team on their victory. South Africa's political parties could not contain their excitement over Bafana Bafana's victory either, with X congratulating the team, while the EFF called on the entire country to rally behind the team.
Congratulations to the Bafana Bafana players for holding our flag high as we head into the African Cup of Nations quarter-finals.
we are very proud of you. ⚽🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/S6byvzKgll
— Action SA (@Action4SA) January 31, 2024
Former EFF national president Dali Mpofu has criticized Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gigi Kodwa for not sending South African fans to AFCON to support the national team, saying the Springboks were not allowed to play during the rugby period. He also questioned businessman Johann Rupert, who supported the project. World Cup in France.
But when will SAFA, SAA, big business and 'coach' Gigi Kodwa let South African Bafana Bafana supporters travel to Ivory Coast to cheer on the national team, as is done 'as usual'? Will you do something for it?🤷🏾♂️
Also, I missed seeing Uncle Johann Rupert and the De Larey singer choir in the stadium??👂🏾
— Dali Mpofu (@AdvDali_Mpofu) January 31, 2024
Veteran soccer supporter Saddam Maake was watching the match along with several other South African supporters.
Chobicho feed your eyes, in the morning Akwaba Mesiboku Simgatola Mzansi Africa de Sud winners many, quarter finals Bafana Bafana vs Cape Verde, February 3, Bafana Bafana surprise The package will decide the semi-final spot 📦 Thank you to everyone who sent prayers. pic.twitter.com/AiFUNUhq1k
— Dr. Saddam Maake (@SaddamMaake) January 31, 2024
Kodwa also tweeted a message of congratulations.
“This victory shows what our national team can achieve with the support of South Africans. Let's continue to support Bafana Bafana as we head towards the AFCON 2023 quarter-finals,” the Minister said.
Former Bafana Bafana defender Mark Fish congratulated his team on winning the AFCON, joking about manager Hugo Bruce's gray hair.
I found someone with gray hair, he's definitely cooler than me… Well done coach, great performance from the players tonight… It's the quarter finals… Bafana Bafana 🙏🙏👍👍 pic.twitter.com/hKVT9uoZA9
— Mark Fish (@markfish74) January 31, 2024
“I found someone with gray hair who is definitely cooler than me. “Well done Coach, great performance by the players tonight…Quarterfinals, coming…Bafana Bafana,” Fish wrote in the post. I said no.
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