Banyana Banyana's historic World Cup win over Italy has caused quite the buzz on the Twitter timeline among proud supporters.
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Banyana secured their spot in the knockout stages of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup with a dramatic 3-2 win over Italy in Group G.
The women's national team needed all three points in Wellington to advance, and an own goal followed by strikes from Hildah Magaia and Thembi Kgatlana got them over the line.
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Here's how South Africans reacted to Banyana's progression and their first ever World Cup win...
Twitter reacts to Banyana win
Reigning African champions defied odds today with an unforgettable win over Italy to advance to the next round of the World Cup to face the Netherlands.
The TL was abuzz from kick-off, with supporters anxiously tweeting through a pulsating encounter which ended in happy tears for Banyana.
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From England football legend Ian Wright, to Mzansi A-list celebrity Bonang Matheba, it was an online celebration when the final whistle blew to see Banyana join Nigeria as Africa's representatives in the Round of 16.
Take a look:
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— Ian Wright (@IanWright0) August 2, 2023
Guys this goal was class, the pass by Thembi and composure by Hildah ??????????What a fight by the ladies today, a beautiful moment in our football history.#BanyanaBanyanapic.twitter.com/5gyhkaIznA
— Prince Sobayeni Sports (@PrinceSobayeni1) August 2, 2023
BANYANA BANYANA MADE IT TO ROUND 16 BABY GOD IS GREAT!!!!?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? pic.twitter.com/W94VMpOUmD
— Vusi.Mz?? (@YouDunnoVusi) August 2, 2023
Thembi Kgatlana >>> Cristiano Ronaldo pic.twitter.com/dnJiwg11Uj
— Treble Winner ?? (@kingbeams) August 2, 2023
History makers. AGAIN ?????? @Banyana_Banyana pic.twitter.com/KDPdZSNAjt
— Jana Swart (@JanaSwart1) August 2, 2023
Bunch of winners! What a result! The character required to come from behind AND respond after the equaliser - superb. So, so happy for them. Out of the groups for the first time, see you in the knockouts, @Banyana_Banyana! ?????? pic.twitter.com/zDA9CmGo8F
— Joe Crann (@YesWeCrann) August 2, 2023
World Rankings in our group:Sweden - no.3Italy - no.14Argentina - no.34South Africa - no.57Statistically we stood no chance. @Banyana_Banyana have done the impossible
— Piano Man (@KMalatji) August 2, 2023
The first time, an SA team is in a World Cup Knock-out ever.The proudest moment in SA football history.
— Lester Kiewit (@lesterkk) 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
DANKOOOO @Banyana_Banyana ????
— Gavin Hunt (@gavinjohnhunt12) August 2, 2023
There was also some appreciation for goalkeeper Kaylin Swart, who's come under-fire throughout the tournament for the goals Banyana have conceded.
Celebrate yourself today. Be proud of yourself today. You deserve it all. KAYLIN SWART!! pic.twitter.com/sanuCDptOP
— A Dog That Bites (@SkepeMatsebane) August 2, 2023
Faced a lot of criticism but credit where it's due, Kaylin Swart made some crucial saves that kept us in the game today pic.twitter.com/0q5DjvgAdF
— Thomas Mlambo (@thomasmlambo) August 2, 2023
I've backed you from start and I'll back you till finish ! Even if it meant being ridiculed I took it because I know how much this meant for you! I am so extremely proud of you my love ! You did your best and that is enough ! ???????????????? Kaylin Swart, we love you ♥? pic.twitter.com/NRF0nnM5Of
— ???????????? (@Auntydiski) August 2, 2023
There was also no love lost for SAFA president Danny Jordaan, who's become a trending topic as Banyana are now expecting a hefty bonus for making it to the Round of 16:
I'm so happy for Banyana Banyana yazi, especially after what Danny Jordaan and his goons put those women through on the eve of the World Cup. This is a great achievement for them.
— Fano (@sgubhusomkhonto) August 2, 2023
Danny Jordaan seeing the Banyana result. The debit orders are coming baba ???? pic.twitter.com/xwz8rOKHMq
— Ryan Schutte ?? ? (@RyanSchutte03) August 2, 2023
Each Banyana player is now supposed to get more than R1.1 million each (before tax) for making the Last 16. It's a FIFA investment for the Women's game. I'm steady pondering about the excuse Danny Jordaan will come up with this time to deny the ladies THEIR money. ?? ?? pic.twitter.com/Xm8eVgiIUU
— Khaya Sibulele Koko ???? (@khayakoko88) August 2, 2023
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