SA urged to unite behind Bafana Bafana

The Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa, has encouraged South Africans to rally behind Bafana Bafana.

The country’s national team will cross swords with Nigeria in the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-finals on Wednesday (7 February) in Cote d’Ivoire.

Bafana earned their spot in the last four in the early hours of Sunday morning after beating Cape Verde 2-1 on penalties.

This is the first time that Bafana qualifies in the semi-finals in 24 years.

Minister Kodwa says Bafana Bafana have been excellent ambassadors for South Africa and have proudly raised the country’s flag high.

He says the team has risen from past disappointments.

“They have broken records by keeping four clean sheets in the tournament.

“The heroics of the Bafana Bafana players during the tournament, including the feats of captain Ronwen Williams in the quarterfinals, will live long in the memories of football supporters.”

South Africans have expressed their support for the national team on social media.

Tomorrow we need Zwane to dance. We need Percy to roar, we need Makgopa to put them to sleep.

Tomorrow we need a win, we don’t care if it’s dirty, we don’t care if the display is poor, we dont care if they have 99% possession.

Bafana Bafana must win and we will support them 🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/3Icjb3IiQG

— Online Sporting Director (@ThabisoMishack) February 6, 2024

Everyone raving about the Premier Soccer League here. Bafana really made the country proud. 🇿🇦 #AFCON2023 pic.twitter.com/dKQbbqz8Wl

— Mazola J. Molefe (@superjourno) February 5, 2024

Sending our support to Bafana Bafana as they take on the semi-finals! 🇿🇦 Wishing them the best of luck from Oceans Mall.

Don’t miss the action – catch the game live at The Piazza or dine at one of our restaurants while cheering them on! ⚽#BafanaBafanaSemiFinals #LiveAtThePiazza pic.twitter.com/qixyriKZ8v

— Oceans Mall (@OceansMall_SA) February 6, 2024

We are South Africans ✊🇿🇦
We are Bafana Bafana ✊🇿🇦
Tjovitjo…!!!
Show Love and Support for Bafana Bafana, Wear your favorite Bafana Bafana jersey at the GYM or on Match Day pic.twitter.com/Fg63QuSftv

— Thumbs Up 66 (@ThumbsUp66) February 6, 2024