South Africans Celebrate As Bafana Bafana Tame the Atlas Lions in Africa Cup of Nations

• Morocco were ranked number one on the continent and 13th in the world heading into AFCON
• South Africa beat Morocco 2-0 thanks to goals from Evidence Makgopa and Teboho Mokoena
• Bafana Bafana will now face Cape Verde in the quarterfinals of the tournament on Saturday

South Africans are absolutely buzzing at the moment.

Netizens are on cloud nine after Bafana Bafana pulled off a huge upset at the Africa Cup of Nations, dumping out Morocco.

Going into the game, Morocco were ranked number one on the continent and 13th in the world, but they were no match for Hugo Broos’ men.

As noted by News24, South Africa beat The Atlas Lions 2-0 thanks to goals from Orlando Pirates' Evidence Makgopa and Mamelodi Sundowns' Teboho Mokoena.

The win means that South Africa now progress to the quarterfinals of the tournament where they will face Cape Verde on Saturday, February 3. With the side knocking out one of the tournament favourites, Bafana fans have taken to social media to celebrate the victory.

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@YouDunnoVusi:

“Bafana Bafana has made my day. They didn’t believe we could do it, but we did. No DNA in my blood just RSA.

@RoryPetzer:

“CHAMPIONS! 😭😭😭😭😭 Feel it. It is real. The biggest upset of the tournament! Bafana Bafana through to the quarterfinals! Thank you. Have a rest tomorrow, and then we need to reconvene on Thursday for Saturday’s match. Please. Thank you.❤️❤️❤️❤️ #AFCON2023”

@peterTIFAfrica:

“YES. What a result. I said 2-1 before the game. They did even better. This was a truly brave and professional performance. Credit to Hugo Broos and the boys. Super proud. Fighters all of them. And by the way the ref was superb.”

Pitso praises Bafana star after Morocco win

Former South African manager Pitso 'Jingles' Mosimane has heaped praise on Teboho Mokoena after his performance against Morocco.

Mokoena was instrumental in the middle of the park, and also scored Bafana's second goal of the game, Sports Brief reported.

The Mamelodi Sundowns player was adjudged to be the Man of the Match and Mosimane in particular was thrilled with his performance.