Commentator Sings 'Waka Waka' During Bafana Shoot-Out

An overseas commentator has gone viral after singing Shakira's "Waka Waka" during Bafana Bafana's Africa Cup of Nations win over Cape Verde.

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Another hilarious moment at this year's AFCON came during the penalty shoot-out between South Africa and Cape Verde in Yamoussoukro.

Before Cape Verde's final penalty, an Arabic commentator started singing a Shakira classic on air, becoming a viral hit on social media for his comedic brilliance.

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Commentator sings "Waka Waka" on air

Bafana Bafana progressed to the semi-finals at AFCON after winning in dramatic fashion, defeating Cape Verde in a penalty shootout after the game had finished 0-0.

Man of the Match, Ronwen Williams miraculously saved a record-breaking four penalties, helping Bafana to a narrow 2-1 shoot-out victory. 

The final spot kick was taken by Qarabag midfielder Patrick Andrade and it was Williams' fourth penalty save of the day, with the commentator Mohamed Barakat singing Shakira's "Waka Waka" before it was taken.

Perhaps Barakat felt that it was Bafana's shoot-out to lose after witnessing the Mamelodi Sundowns shot-stopper saving three spot kicks before that, almost celebrating South Africa's win before it happened.

Commentating for beIN Sports, Barakat broke into song when Andrade stepped up to take the final penalty, with the camera panning to the gloomy faces of the Cape Verdean fans and on the team's bench.

Andrade took the shot as Barakat sang: 'It's time for Africa' and Williams saved the kick, earning his team a passage into the final four, where they'll face Nigeria's Super Eagles.

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Take a look at the hilarious and unforgettable piece of commentary:

I guess Barakat will be cheering on Bafana when they take on Nigeria at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké on Wednesday.

Have your say on Barakat's singing of "Waka Waka" before Williams' final penalty save...

An overseas commentator has gone viral after singing Shakira's "Waka Waka" during Bafana Bafana's Africa Cup of Nations win over Cape Verde.@caf_online

An overseas commentator has gone viral after singing Shakira's "Waka Waka" during Bafana Bafana's Africa Cup of Nations win over Cape Verde.@caf_online

An overseas commentator has gone viral after singing Shakira's "Waka Waka" during Bafana Bafana's Africa Cup of Nations win over Cape Verde.@caf_online

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