Sport and recreation minister congratulates Bafana Bafana on Libya win

‘I call upon all South Africans to rally behind our national teams,’ she says.

Sport and Recreation Minister Tokozile Xasa on Monday, congratulated Bafana Bafana on its 2-1 win against Libya, meaning the South African national soccer team qualifies for the 2019 Afcon.“Bafana Bafana have done us proud, winning away from home in a crucial game is no small feat. I hope they continue with this fighting spirit in Egypt,” said Xasa.

The team will be joining five other national teams that will be doing duty this year, which is the Cricket Proteas, Banyana Banyana, Amajita, Netball Proteas, and the Springboks. “As a nation, we are proud of our teams. As ambassadors, they will be flying our flag high and uniting our people. I call upon all South Africans to rally behind our national teams. Sport continues to be a major uniting factor in our nation. Once more let me congratulate our coach Stuart Baxter and Bafana Bafana for flying our flag high,” Xasa said.

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