‘Bring on Lionel Messi, we can take him’: Bafana fans bring the good, the bad and the funny

It’s the morning after the even earlier morning before, and South Africans are in a jubilant mood after Bafana Bafana made the knockout round of the World Cup for the first time.

Across the nation, SA fans downed their coffees and let out a 16-year-old “ke nako” after Thapelo Maseko’s strike smashed into the bottom right corner of the South Korean net – giving us a historic 1-0 victory and a morning to remember.

With all despair shaken off after South Africa’s battering on the opening day, fans are now beginning to believe that once Bafana makes maple syrup of host nation Canada on Sunday, The Boys might be ready for GOAT Lionel Messi.

And while the level-headed and sober-minded might just say “hold on” and “slow down”, skilled interweb aficionados have done what they do best – just enjoy the moment on social media with some of the greatest and funniest feel-good moods.

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In truth, it is a moment for a Bafana Bafana team long seeking a reason to celebrate after numerous past disappointments, and reaching the next stage of the World Cup is a national achievement worthy of celebration.

Here are some of the best reactions from Mzansi’s national pastime – posting internet memes – that represent the good, the bad and the funny after our historic victory.

you know what? BRING ON LIONEL MESSI, WE CAN TAKE HIM pic.twitter.com/HgabUUdPYI

Dangerous weekend to belong in SouthAh #RSAvsKOR pic.twitter.com/cnKG6YQNlQ

#RSAvsKOR — that 3am Juju