Soccer fanatics around the country are holding thumbs for another Bafana Bafana victory in their historic FIFA World Cup campaign as the team heads onto the field in Los Angeles in the US to take on Canada.
People have gathered in various locations around the country to see if Bafana Bafana can make into the last 16.
South Africa will take on Canada at 9PM South African time
In Mokopane, Limpopo, fans are optimistic that South Africa will beat Canada. South Africa is participating in its fourth World Cup since 1998.
Mokopane supporters believe Bafana will continue to break records.
“All I can say is Bafana Bafana is gonna win 2-1 against Canada amd then from there they are gonna go to the top 16 then to top eight. From there they will end up in the top four, afterwhich they will bring back the World Cup.”
“I am also saying that Bafana Bafana will win against Canada. We are winning this one. That’s why I am encouraging people to watch the match and support Bafana.”
People in Cape Town say they’re hopeful that Bafana Bafana will advance to the next stage of the FIFA World Cup.
Excitement is building across South Africa ahead of the contest.
Capetonian supporters share their views.
“I’m looking forward to tonight’s match. Looking forward to see Bafana qualifying to the last 16 stages.And hopefully, we hope the best for our team. ”
“We know Bafana went there because they qualified. They worked so hard. And I support Bafana Bafana and I think they will go all the way.From tonight to the top eight, number one.”
“We are all supporting Bafana Bafana and they’re actually doing well. And I need to appreciate the spirit that they played last game with. And obviously we’re looking towards them tonight so we can able to get into knockouts again.”