We are behind the boys!!!

This is one of the many messages of support that hundreds of South Africans have sent to Bafana Bafana as they prepare to face Mexico in the match that kicks off the 2026 Fifa World Cup on Thursday night. The last time Bafana Bafana played Mexico was during the 2010 Fifa World Cup when Simphiwe Tshabalala scored an opener at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg in front of thousands of fans. Renowned actor Zola Nombona said the team selected by coach Hugo Broos has depth.

“My message to the boys is just to encourage them and tell them how proud we are of them. We have seen their work throughout the first six months of the year in their respective home teams. “To see the masterpiece of them put together, we are really excited.Bangapheli amandla[they mustn’t lose hope].

We are behind them. Go Bafana Bafana!” she said. “[They] must remember that there are 60 million-plus people backing them tomorrow [Thursday].

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It’s a big event for our country; nothing is bigger than the Fifa World Cup. I am sure the team will play with absolute determination, and hopefully, they will win. Good luck,” he said.

Bafana Bafana ⚽🏆 | BOSA leader Mmusi Maimane hopes that Bafana Bafana will rekindle the 2010 World Cup moment when Simphiwe Tshabalala opened the tournament with a goal. Story drops at 9pm.pic.twitter.com/g8s8DzjuQo Build One SA leader Mmusi Maimane took a minute to wish the team well, saying Thursday’s game rekindles the 2010 moment when Tshabalala scored the famous “Goal for Bafana, goal for Africa”. “Bafana Bafana have qualified for this year’s World Cup, which is a great, great achievement.

This is an opportunity again for SA football to take centre stage,” he said. “I want to wish the entire team from the captain to the management and the whole SA all the best and wish them great success. Bafana Bafanasiyavela!”

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