Banyana Banyana beat Italy 3-2, qualify for World Cup knockouts

Banyana Banyana made history on Wednesday morning by beating Italy 3-2 in Wellington, which qualifies them for World Cup knockouts. The three goals scored were from, Thembi Kgatlana, Hildah Magaia, and an own goal from Benedetta Orsi. The victory is celebrated by South Africans who sing praises of the women on different platforms. Bafana will face the Netherlands in their round of 16 game at the Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday (6 August). Mzansi reacts to the victory on social media:

*lose. That’s also fine. 🇿🇦❤️ re ba rata ba le yalo!! https://t.co/ZwYHZJJHt4

— Bonang Matheba 👑 (@Bonang) August 2, 2023

WE’RE WITHIN!!! Re TSEEEENE, knock out stages!!! CONGRATULATIONS, banyana ba rona!! Wow wow wow! 🇿🇦🇿🇦😭🥳🥂🇿🇦 @Banyana_Banyana

— Bonang Matheba 👑 (@Bonang) August 2, 2023

Nguweeeeee iqondo yam 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕 ladies you have made us so happy. pic.twitter.com/RhS2WCTPgg

— Anele Mdoda (@Anele) August 2, 2023

Another one!!!!! 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦😭😭😭😭😭😭 guys!!!!!

— Bonang Matheba 👑 (@Bonang) August 2, 2023

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/xxqoiFXEi9

— Anele Mdoda (@Anele) August 2, 2023