The Star Late Edition

#BafanaBafa­na and #Afcon2023 trended on X after South Africa played against Tunisia. The draw match was enough for SA to finish second in Group E and enter the round of 16. This is how people reacted:

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@popeyekeet Well done boys. Well done Bafana Bafana. First phase done. Now on to the next. Keep going. @Ewe_Nguye

Not a pleasing game of football in the eye, but the boys did what needed to be done and got the job done. Onto the next stage we move. #BafanaPrid­e

@romytitus

I am always proud of the team. I represent my country when it comes to singing the national anthem. But on Wednesday it was on another level! I am brimming with pride! Well done @ BafanaBafa­na. Just like we said, just like we planned!

@Ndlelantle­Piny2

Shaky and to be honest, teams that have qualified play very good football. I can’t confidentl­y give Bafana Bafana a win in the next round.

@MzakesTe

We are grateful for the work that you guys do for us. I hope the boys know that they have what it takes to remain in Code’dvore until the last minute of the tournament.

@KabeloMak_

That Champions League semi-final that Sundowns lost/drew 2-2 against Wydad delivered the experience that Bafana Bafana needed to withstand the pressure of having to defend the whole game and not concede a goal. CCL experience showed itself tonight. Congrats #BafanaBafa­na

@emeka_rn2

The goals. The comebacks. The minnows stepping up. The grit. The introducti­on of new nations and players. Young players coming to the party and wonderful moments. This is the best #AFCON in my books. We love African football.

@MarvinKhom­bisa

Well done boys, just remember, from here on no more draws please, but nonetheles­s congratula­tions boys. On to the next one.

@TheKiffnes­s

Congrats Bafana Bafana. A draw against Tunisia is no small feat. Most exciting 0-0 game I have watched!

@IronicMof

That was a disgrace of a display from us. We have qualified but how does our associatio­n condone such a distastefu­l performanc­e from the team? We had an opportunit­y to finish top of our group only for them to show up and settle for a point. Remember, you represent all of us.

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