Bafana Bafana preparing for Afcon. Image: @bafanaBafana
‘Dankie boys, Dankie Ric Flair’: Bafana makes fans dream again
Despite the heartbreaking penalty shootout loss to Nigeria in the semi-final of the Afcon, Bafana won fans’ hearts once again.
Bafana Bafana preparing for Afcon. Image: @bafanaBafana
Bafana Bafana’s fairytale run at the African Cup of Nations(Afcon) came to an end following a 4-2 in a heartbreaking penalty shootout loss to Nigeria in the semi-final.
Despite the defeat, the South African national soccer team made fans proud.
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Bafana came into the tournament as underdogs and not many gave them a chance to progress past the round of 16.
The team had to overcome Namibia, Tunisia, Morocco, and Cape Verde to reach the semis.
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Bafana next play DR Congo on Saturday
Having lost to Nigeria three times at the Afcon, odds were against Bafana but Hugo Broos’ men managed to take the game away from the West Africans, especially during extra-time.
The match was ultimately decided by penalties.
South Africa’s coach Hugo Broos, who resembles former WWE superstar Ric Flair, was praised for his work with the national team.
Although Broos’ charges are out of the tournament, they are in action again on Saturday against DR Congo
Saturday’s game will provide the opportunity for both Bafana and DR Congo to give some players game time in the tournament.
Nigeria and Ivory Coast to play in the Afcon final
@TheRealPaniki wrote, “Bafana made us fall in love with them again. Ric Flair has done a great job #AFCON2023.”
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@Lebesa_Selepe wrote: “I’m going to say it again, I was in primary school when a Bafana team was last this good. Saddened by the outcome, encouraged by the progress. In Ric Flair we trust.”
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