• Mon. Oct 14th, 2024

Bafana Bafana AFCON 2023 journey: Themba Zwane braces for Tunisia battle after Namibia walkover

South Africa’s national football team, Bafana Bafana, 4-0 victory over neighbouring rivals Namibia in Korhogo.

Marking a redemption after Bafana Bafana’s loss to Mali’s Les Aigles.

Users on Twitter ‘X’ reacted to the victory with colourful way comments, and Themba Zwane expressed that Bafana Bafana is not out of the woods yet.

Bafana Bafana recovers in AFCON 2023

South Africa’s national team not only had to heal from its defeat in their tournament opener against Mali but also regained the trust of fans. Bafana Bafana could not afford to lose against Namibia.

Percy Tau set the tone early in the match, converting an early penalty to put Bafana Bafana ahead. Themba Zwane then followed it by delivering a stellar performance. Thapelo Maseko, who entered the game as a substitute, contributed to the team’s dominance by scoring the fourth goal, sealing the emphatic victory.

Themba Zwane cautious of early celebration before Tunisia

According to SowetanLive, Mshishi said that he knows a win over Tunisia will not be an easy feat. The Man of the Match in the game against Namibia expressed confidence that they would be studying the team and “come with a plan.”

The game between Tunisia and South Africa will be on 24 January 2024 at 7pm. The game can be streamed live on the SABC+ website for free.

Bafana Bafana fans’ hope restored for AFCON 2023

The win marked a significant turnaround for Bafana Bafana. This not only rejuvenated their Africa Cup of Nations campaign after the setback against Mali but also regained support.

One fan casually joked about the confidence the national team must have in a tweet that features a video with Drake expressing his thoughts on non-believers.

Another fan couldn’t help but express his admiration.

While humor was the name of the game for some fans.
Vanessa Nakayange

Vanessa Nakayange

Vanessa Nakayange is a multidisciplinary professional with expertise in writing, artistry, economics, and activism. Presently based in Zambia, she works for a non-governmental organization focused on sexual health and gender equality. Her academic background includes a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of International Business and Economics in China.

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