Halala: Bafana Bafana Beat Ethiopia in Nail-Biting World Cup Qualifier

• Bafana Bafana have given South African soccer fans hope after they defeated Ethiopia
• The nailbiting match had fans on the edge of their seats as Bafana took the lead twice in the match
• Ethiopia was unlucky to give Bafana Bafana an early lead with an own goal but was able to score one of their own later on

South Africa faced off against Ethiopia in an action-packed World Cup qualifying match.

South African fans watched with bated breath as Bafana Bafana took the lead and managed to keep it until the end.

Fasil Ghebremichael scored the first goal at the end of the first half, unfortunately for him, it was an own goal.

Ethiopia was able to equalise in the 67th minute with a goal from Getaneh Kebede.

South Africa regained the lead in the 71st minute after Mothobi Mvala scored a magnificent goal.

In the 90th minute Evidence Makgopa extended South Africa's lead and took the pressure of Bafana Bafna with another goal.

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Social media users share their delight at the three points the win brings the national team

@mtoto_tiger:

"We beat Ethiopia away

We beat Ethiopia home

We beat Zimbabwe home

We are through to playoff"

@Nkululeko_AK:

"Ethiopia has never been a problem for Bafana Bafana, it's only Parker who gave them false hopes in 2014."

@lefika_alive:

"The gear Bafana and Ethiopia are wearing is so confusing. I keep asking if we are wearing yellow shorts or green shorts? No reason for choosing shorts as identification though."

@Melz_2010:

"Bafana Bafana’s success so far reminds me of Kaizer Chief’s CAFCC run last season. We see them winning but we don’t know-how with the group of players selected. It can only be you, God"

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams won't underestimate Ethiopia

After having a successful qualifier against Ghana, all eyes are on Bafana Bafana to bring the heat against Ethiopia in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Newly elected captain Ronwen Williams understands the task at hand and doesn't want to take the opposition lightly.

There's a lot at stake for Bafana Bafana as they've failed to qualify for World Cups over the last decade. With the World Cup being the biggest stage for international football, everyone wants to be there and there's pressure to at least make it into the group stages of the competition.