After a memorable Africa Cup of Nations campaign, two Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns stars have received praise from Mzansi for their incredible performances.
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Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams and right-back Khuliso Mudau received plenty of applause for their unreal performances on Saturday against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Mudau and Williams produced inspiring displays against the DR Congo in the Third-Place Playoff, with the former securing a Golden Glove award at this year's AFCON.
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Here's a look at what Mzansi football fans had to say about the Sundowns and Bafana stars...
SA shows love to Mudau & Williams
Khuliso Mudau and Ronwen Williams once again showed why they're the best players in the country for their respective positions after helping Bafana secure a Bronze medal at AFCON.
Like Teboho Mokoena, Siphephelo Sithole, Mothobi Mvala, Grant Kekana and Themba Zwane, Mudau and Williams have stuck their necks out for the national team during the continental showpiece.
Mudau played every game at AFCON 2023 and was one of the better right-backs at AFCON, blocking the most crosses in the tournament.
Despite missing a glorious chance in the dying moments of the semi-final against Nigeria, "Sailor" showed no signs of fatigue against DR Congo with his sound one-on-one defending:
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— CAF (@CAF_Online) February 11, 2024
The no. 20's top notch defending was the 'The X Effect' that helped South Africa land #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 3rd place ?@AXE pic.twitter.com/0DRcRPKVZK
After his performance on Saturday evening, some fans went as far as calling Mudau the best right-back in Africa. Take a look at the Mudau online adoration:
If "clean job" was a person. Khuliso Mudau! pic.twitter.com/XFza0PeolT
— Khosi Nation Fan Tv (@KhosiNationFTV) February 10, 2024
From today I will forever respect khuliso Mudau guys we have a defender here, this guy can run 90min, never get tired pic.twitter.com/s7ELA1iqWh
— MSHANGANI$T??????+???? (@cawanamsebele) February 12, 2024
I so wish Khuliso Mudau could get offers abroad in big leagues because WOW!… We have a best right back in Africa bafethu! The man has been phenomenal throughout the AFCON tournament even during the qualifiers! This has been his season! pic.twitter.com/EHR3RT6FPu
— Cellular® (@Cellular_jnr) February 10, 2024
Quality that is Khuliso Mudau. Consistent brilliance from first to the last game ??????????. #BafanaPride pic.twitter.com/Tx2nxiH8sU
— Thabiso (@Tha_Byso) February 10, 2024
Khuliso Mudau one of the best.?????? pic.twitter.com/rZ6DADMAA8
— Gretchy (@Gretchen_Ndou) February 10, 2024
Khuliso Mudau what a player!! pic.twitter.com/6MkALFOAci
— Boromo Mokoena (@Boromo_M) February 10, 2024
My Top 3 Bafana Bafana performers at the AFCON ??
— Shakes Rampedi (@ShakesRampedi) February 11, 2024
1?? Khuliso Mudau
2?? Ronwen Williams
3?? Teboho Mokoena
Honorable mentions;
Mothobi Mvala ??
Grant Kekana ??
Yaya Sithole ??
Aubrey Modiba ??#AFCON2023 #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 pic.twitter.com/zqhwACVNQD
Khuliso Mudau... Best Right Back in Africa... pic.twitter.com/YLLCEMAKcQ
— Kamogelo Modikoe (@kaymog_12) February 10, 2024
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Bafana Bafana skipper Ronwen Williams received the Best Goalkeeper award during the AFCON 2023 trophy ceremony in Abidjan on Sunday evening.
Williams had the tournament of his career in the Ivory Coast, keeping five clean sheets and saving six penalties in shoot-outs against Cape Verde in the quarter-final and against DR Congo on Saturday to help Bafana to a third-place finish.
The Sundowns shot-stopper has been Bafana's safe hands throughout the tournament, helping Bafana concede only three goals throughout the tournament. According to OptaJabu, Williams prevented 4.4 goals, more than any other keeper at AFCON.
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— SABC Sport (@SABC_Sport) February 11, 2024
Ronwen Williams: South Africa ????#SABCSportFootball #AFCON2023 pic.twitter.com/kVlscFBGg1
Here's how fans on Twitter/X reacted to Williams earning the Golden Glove at AFCON 2023:
Is there a goalkeeper in Bafana Bafana history who has done what Ronwen Williams has with the national team? pic.twitter.com/HnqBf3rEXi
— A Dog That Bites (@SkepeMatsebane) February 12, 2024
Ronwen Williams is the best goalkeeper at AFCON. ????
— Ezra (@UTDEzra_) February 11, 2024
Congratulations to him & Bafana Bafana.
No South African can pass without liking this tweet. pic.twitter.com/pJBkOsVfhp
Waking up in the morning and finding out Ronwen Williams is the best goalkeeper in Africa sounds so delicious! What a tournament it has been for this man! He deserves it! pic.twitter.com/Dt6F7OPZ0l
— Cellular® (@Cellular_jnr) February 12, 2024
Ronwen Williams gets the golden glove no DNA just RSA ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/v8bGVwFG4J
— Vusi.Mz?? (@YouDunnoVusi) February 11, 2024
Dad why is the left pedal called Ronwen Williams? ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/xqYJL0bTBk
— Newiii ?????? (@newi_6th) February 10, 2024
Ronwen Williams WINS AFCON Golden Glove??????
— Harold (@_IamHarold) February 11, 2024
The BEST Goalkeeper in the World pic.twitter.com/kdXoriMieS
Thank You Bafana Bafana and Ronwen Williams. #AFCON2023 pic.twitter.com/ciXZAJRIN8
— Sage Da Kiid (@sagedakiid) February 11, 2024
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