Bafana Bafana were met by a large number of supporters upon their return to home after a successful Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Côte d'Ivoire.
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After finishing third and walking away with a bronze medal at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the Bafana Bafana players and staff received a heroes welcome back home.
The players may have landed early in the morning but that didn't stop passionate fans, including members of the Economic Freedom Front (EFF) party to give the players the welcome they deserved.
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Fans give Bafana a heroes welcome
Bafana Bafana exceeded the expectations of many at this year's Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast by finishing third, securing their bronze medal in a 6-5 penalty shoot-out win over the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Hugo Broos' players and staff were greeted by a partisan crowd at the OR Tambo International Airport, including EFF President Julius Malema and members of the party.
With their medals around their necks, the players greeted and took pictures with the supporters, who were patient enough to wait despite Bafana's landing at a later time than expected.
Babuyile @BafanaBafana! pic.twitter.com/7q5eOR9S0w
— Minister of Sport, Arts Culture (@zizikodwa) February 14, 2024
The EFF's Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi leads the crowd in a rendition of Shosholoza, prior to the arrival of the #BafanaBafana squad. pic.twitter.com/ZA0a55yqh4
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) February 14, 2024
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Teboho Mokoena, Ronwen Williams and Themba Zwane all expressed their gratitude for the support they received throughout AFCON, with Mokoena showing appreciation to Julius Malema for welcoming them at the airport.
??HAPPENING NOW?? "I am very happy to see President Julius Malema. He is my favorite president in the country."
— Central News (@centralnewsza) February 14, 2024
Bafana Bafana player Teboho Mokoena acknowledges EFF President at the welcoming ceremony of the team at the O R Tambo International Airport, after their impressive… pic.twitter.com/TCivLXZHI0
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— SABC Sport (@SABC_Sport) February 14, 2024
Bafana Bafana midfielder Themba Zwane is thankful for the support they got as a team during the #AFCON2023 tournament!#SABCSportFootball pic.twitter.com/zf4RPtC3eW
Bafana Bafana Captain Ronwen Williams addresses supporters after he and the team touched down at OR Tambo International Airport. South Africa finished third at the African Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast.#SouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #eNCA pic.twitter.com/eEL234jiU5
— eNCA (@eNCA) February 14, 2024
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