Bafana goalkeeper Ronwen Williams. Image via Twitter @thando_thabethe
Bafana fans thank Ronwen Williams for upsetting Cape Verde
Bafana Bafana fans on Sunday credited captain, goalkeeper Ronwen Williams for saving four penalties against Cape Verde in AFCON quarterfinals.
Bafana goalkeeper Ronwen Williams. Image via Twitter @thando_thabethe
Bafana Bafana fans took to social media on Sunday, 4 February morning to praise Ronwen Williams for saving four penalties against Cape Verde.
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‘RONWEN WILLIAMS A NATIONAL HERO’
The Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Ronwen Williams upset Cape Verde when he saved four penalties, out of five in the AFCON (Africa Cup of Nations) game.
Williams stole the spotlight when he thwarted penalties by Cape Verde’s Bebe, Willy Semedo, Laros Duarte, and Bryan Teixeira in the quarterfinals.
South Africans called Williams a national hero and thanked him for saving the day. Leadership reports that South Africa will face Nigeria in the semifinals on Wednesday, 7 February at 19:00.
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@Ellismomoh: “This guy did something I have never seen in football today. How did Williams save four spot kicks needs to be studied. Congratulations South Africa. Let’s see how the battle of the amapianos will end up next week.”
@Nceba1976: “If there was ever a time to give credit where is due it is now to this RSA hero…Safa please recognize this young man.”
@casspernyovest: “Tonight, you wrote your name in the history books and in our hearts!!! Legend!! First time in 15 years!!! We are going to the CAF semifinals cause of this man!!! Ronwen Williams!!! Thank you!!”
@Drizzy__vibez: “I’ve never seen a goal saved penalty this way, he went for them all no single wrong jump. Brilliant.”
@UnityInSA: “That was dramatic. Saving 4 out of 5 penalties is not something one normally sees in a shootout. Well done to Ronwen Williams.”
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