'This is a bunch of winners!': Twitter explodes as Banyana crowned African champions

Twitter exploded with joy as Banyana Banyana claimed a 2-1 victory in the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final against host nation Morocco at a sold-out Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Saturday.

Hildah Magaia netted a second-half brace to ensure South Africa broke their Afcon finals curse - on their sixth attempt - to become African champions for the first time.

South African fans took to Twitter to applaud and celebrate the effort by Desiree Ellis's charges after the final whistle sounded on the cusp of midnight.

Banyana will return to South Africa on Tuesday, 26 July, landing at 10:00 at the O.R Tambo International Airport.

See the Tweets below:

This is a bunch of Winners!!! #Banyana #Morocco pic.twitter.com/hylVEqbYsB

My heart is full this morning because of these women!! Well Done #Banyana. You are representing us well. The sense of Pride I feel is second to none right now. pic.twitter.com/A5UQOa0rFZ

Champions Banyana #banyana has completely silenced the crowd in Morocco. It's so sad ?? pic.twitter.com/dgfaF2Tk0k

What initial added time Vs Corruption added time. God is with us keep pushing @Banyana_Banyana #banyana #WAFCON2022Banyan Banyana | Champions pic.twitter.com/Pg3sKBwYY0

May their faces be remembered just as the 1996 team. This time, may we celebrate these South African women. Heroes are heroes. #banyana pic.twitter.com/AH1L3w3gzC

We are all Banyana right now Banyana is all of us it's coming home ??#banyana #WAFCON pic.twitter.com/YapZM1eSDR

Let's give Noko Matlou her flowers while she's still alive, from playing with the likes of Portia Modise to being an African Champion#banyana pic.twitter.com/fZRkgpFVgG

On behalf of all MEN in South Africa. We are nothing without the WOMEN #banyana