Broos thanks South Africans for support

 

Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos, says having a full stadium was good for the confidence of the team as they took Zimbabwe last night in their World Cup qualifier match.

Fans came out in their numbers to the support the team at the Free State Stadium.

For coming to show the love ❤️, for the cheers, the support, for showing up! We dedicate this win to all of you whether you braved the cold at Free State stadium, or cheered from your couch at home! We felt the love Mzansi! 🇿🇦 #BafanaPride pic.twitter.com/Vjlhdln2Bw

— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) June 11, 2024

Bafana secured a vital 3-1 win over Zimbabwe to oust them in second spot in Group C, trailing leaders Rwanda by goal difference.

Benin are in third, with all three teams tied at seven points each.

Broos expressed his gratitude to the many fans who braved the cold weather to support his side.

Striker Iqraam Rayners opened the scoring for Bafana in the first minute of the first half, with Zimbabwe equalising in the second minute.

Thapelo Morena added two goals in the match, in which Bafana cruised to victory.

The win by the Africa Cup of Nations bronze medalists comes after they got a 1-1 draw against Nigeria in Uyo on Friday.

Bafana would have to finish first in their group to secure a ticket to the World Cup that’s set to take place in Mexico, Canada and the United States.

The other way that they could qualify is through the inter-continental playoffs.

Bafana’s qualifying campaign will resume next year March, where they will face Lesotho and Benin.

This is how the team lined up:

Bafana Bafana XI: Williams (GK, C), Mudau, Ngezana, Mvala, Modiba, Mokoena, Sithole, Appollis, Zwane, Mokwana, Rayners.

Substitutes: Mothwa (GK), Goss (GK), Morena, Mobbie, Sibisi, Msimango, Aubaas, Adams, Mofokeng, Masangwanyi, Tau, Foster.

The player of the match: Thapelo Morena

South Africans were impressed with how the team played and took to social media to express their happiness.

Welldone Bloemfontein! What a beautiful spectacle it was last night. Wish I was there. We need to share more games with different regions around the country. Bafana games,cup finals etc. This thing of JHB and Durban always is tiring. pic.twitter.com/a8X4vSOhg7

— MoFlava (@moflavadj) June 12, 2024

Congratulations Bafana Bafana! pic.twitter.com/euIRtqPw62

— Economic Freedom Fighters (@EFFSouthAfrica) June 11, 2024

Bafana Bafana playing beautiful football in-front of a packed stadium. I never thought I would see this day again😭🇿🇦
pic.twitter.com/ctXUtGy2PY

— Anele Fumba 🇿🇦 (@Anelefumba) June 11, 2024

Ronwen Williams asked coach Hugo Broos to give Relebohile Mofokeng the last few minutes.

Teboho Mokoena kicked the ball outside the pitch so that Rele could make his way onto the field.

Mokoena gives Rele the first touch in the colors of Bafana Bafana.

CLASS, LOVE & UNITY… pic.twitter.com/ovANUMUxFr

— Sinethemba Makonco (@Makonco_M) June 11, 2024

You look good in the Bafana Bafana kit Rele! 🇿🇦

I swear his 1 touch was applauded more than the win! 😁😆

Relebohile Mofokeng is an internationally capped player! 🫡 pic.twitter.com/vfnmLQhWM5

— Sahil Ebrahim (@sahil_e_) June 11, 2024

South Africa is a Movie 🤣
Bafana Bafana 🇿🇦 3-1 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe pic.twitter.com/8AbC5OGpWo

— MK Party (@KingMntungwa) June 12, 2024

Zero wins is wild. Anyway, well done Bafana Bafana.🇿🇦❤️ pic.twitter.com/FiunMUcagk

— Mbaliyezwe Ndlela (@mbali_ndlela) June 11, 2024

When last did bafana bafana play in front of such crowd👏🏾👏🏾😭😭 Bloem pic.twitter.com/M6sx0BYSGR

— ㄥ乇乇 (@IamLeeCore) June 11, 2024

This is why I love my country. Why I love my national team. This is why I am proud to be South African.
In case you had doubts, I will always be here to remind you that we are the best nation in the world. And Bafana Bafana is the best national team in the world. pic.twitter.com/lBxB7689Vc

— A Dog That Bites (@SkepeMatsebane) June 12, 2024

My first Bafana Bafana stadium experience at Bloemfontein ❤️🇿🇦🔥
We really came through, and the boys delivered!!! Amazing atmosphere
Also, Williams is a real one for going up to the coach and ask him to put on Mofokeng. The crowd went crazy!! That boy is a national treasure ❤️ pic.twitter.com/C7jt152DTX

— JAYY T Kumkani (@JayyKumkanii) June 11, 2024

Goosebumps stuff, just goosebumps stuff! Argh, go monate mo Bloem! 🫶🏽 #Bafana #WCQualifiers #BafanaPride pic.twitter.com/9VRq1zN5cB

— Mats❣︎ (@Tseli_Mos) June 11, 2024

Ronwen Williams requested Hugo Broos to introduce Mofokeng

Teboho Mokwena kicked the ball outside so Mofokeng could be introduced

Themba Zwane passes him ball for his debut Bafana squad ball touch.

Talk abt comradery & togetherness that Sundowns players bring to Bafana😭👆 pic.twitter.com/xhEwH8s7m5

— 🅨🅔🅛🅛🅞🅜🅐🅝 (@YELL0MAN) June 12, 2024

 

Coach Hugo Broos assisted by Helman Mkhalele our national team Bafana Bafana is on redemption. pic.twitter.com/5FKzaJN9iL

— Andile Lungisa (@mrlungisa) June 12, 2024