Following Bafana Bafana's crushing 2-0 defeat to Mali in their Africa Cup of Nations opener, celebrities, politicians and other fans had plenty to say...
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As expected, Bafana Bafana came under a lot criticism for their defeat to Mali in the Africa Cup of Nations Group E opening match.
Hugo Broos' men couldn't follow up a promising first-half performance, conceding two goals just after the hour mark, with social media users responding to the match in large numbers, making Bafana a trending topic on Twitter/X.
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Bafana reactions
Bafana Bafana did not get off to an ideal start at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday night, succumbing to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Mali.
Second-half goals from Hamari Traori and Lassine Sinayoko was enough to secure all three points for the West African outfit, who now top Group E on goal difference.
Twitter/X was a buzz from the moment the first whistle went and the commentary went into overdrive with many critiquing Percy Tau's penalty miss and Bafana's poor second-half effort.
EFF leader Julius Malema called for changes at SAFA after the crushing loss, while Maps Maponyane and Prince Kaybee also shared their views on the current state of Bafana Bafana.
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Here are the best social media reactions to Bafana's 2-0 loss to Mali:
The problem of Bafana is a similar problem to that of Kaizer Chiefs. You can bring in as many coaches as you like, they'll all fail and no great, self respecting coach with a bright future will take those jobs. The problem starts at the very top of the organisations.
— Lesilo Rula ???? (@kay_mahapa) January 17, 2024
Jokes aside, what is really the problem at Bafana Bafana?
— K A B I L L I O N (@PrinceKaybee_SA) January 17, 2024
That's what happens when you miss a lot of chances, you always get punished afterwards.
— Joseph Bertrand (@JoBertrand19) January 17, 2024
Bafana Bafana were pretty good otherwise and would have deserved a better result.
Still 2 games that the boys can win to qualify for the knockouts.
It's how you bounce back that shows your… pic.twitter.com/OmFsWS88W0
We must demand the removal of the @MYANC deployed cadre called Danny Jordan. He single handedly disrupted and completely collapsed our football. It's time to take action and put an end to this nonsense.??
— Julius Sello Malema (@Julius_S_Malema) January 16, 2024
I still have faith Bafana will make it far in this Afcon .
— Solomzi Thandubuntu (@Solphendukaa) January 17, 2024
Penalty Missed ,,, Eish football will kill me real death Bafana pic.twitter.com/pqRrhNu0Jc
— MamaJoy Chauke (@JoyChauke5) January 16, 2024
Sad thing about Bafana losing is the emergence of all manner of charlatans who don't even watch the game, coming here to mock them. Making it worse are people who should know better throwing insults around. We lost just one match and have two to go. No need to panic, yet
— Nkareng Matshe (@Nkareng) January 17, 2024
Supporting Bafana is a form of self-hate.
— Penuel The Black Pen (@GodPenuel) January 17, 2024
At least the ANC gives grants freebies... aBafana offer nothing.
Stop supporting the guys rather support Sundowns. Also, invest in youth development in football.
aBafana don't deserve our support.
Those who thought things would be different this time around. #BafanaPride #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 #BafanaBafana pic.twitter.com/UnBY9WZ4LH
— Vuyo Mondi (@Thee_Amender) January 16, 2024
God seeing us support Bafana after supporting Springboks pic.twitter.com/IQvUrMDpXP
— uZwide Omkhulu Kabi!! (@ImBlackBond) January 16, 2024
After this y'all must NEVER ask us why we don't support Bafana Bafana as much as the Springboks.
— Paballo?? (@paballo_maseko) January 16, 2024
"Why don't you support Bafana Bafana the same way you support the Springboks"…. This should answer that stupid question.
— Gustavo. (@LordVizo__) January 16, 2024
I'm done watching Bafana Bafana bruh they can't be saved it's over pic.twitter.com/pzdIG2Cio2
— Vusi.Mz?? (@YouDunnoVusi) January 16, 2024
Dammit! I fell asleep and missed the whole game last night! But so did Bafana Bafana, so I don't feel too bad.
— Rory Petzer (@RoryPetzer) January 17, 2024
Have a nice morning. ??????????
When I moaned talked about the lack of quality in this Bafana squad, people on Twitter told me I must go select my own Bafana squad ??
— SA Football 1st ???? (@RSAFutbol) January 16, 2024
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