Bafana Bafana
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of Bafana Bafana
C20: from Nguni bafana the boys
Example Sentences
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Granted, South Korea may disagree after a shock 1-0 defeat by South Africa on Wednesday sent Bafana Bafana into the knockout stage for the first time.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
Bafana Bafana failed to qualify for the next three World Cups.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
Earlier, Oswin Appollis converted a late penalty to give South Africa victory against Zimbabwe in Marrakesh as Bafana Bafana qualified for the knockout stage.
From Barron's ● Dec. 29, 2025
Popular Nigerian pastor Jimmy Odukoya has also joined the jesting by commending Bafana Bafana for their performance despite their defeat, but telling the South African players: "You need water."
From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2024
Teboho Mokoena converted from the spot in the 90th minute to send the game into a goalless period of extra time where Bafana Bafana defender Grant Kekana was sent off late on.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2024
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