“Waka Waka”: FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony Takes Mzansi Soccer Fans Down Memory Lane

• The opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup paid homage to previous world cup anthems, and fans were vibing online
• Mzansi appreciated the trip down memory lane when they heard the Waka Waka song from the 2010 World Cup held in South Africa
• The song topped trending topics, with soccer fans saying Shakira's song was the best World Cup anthem ever

Qatar officially commenced the FIFA World Cup 2022 with a beautiful ceremony at the Al Bayt stadium in the city of Al Khor.

Soccer fans worldwide tuned in to see what spectacle the Middle-Eastern country would showcase. The ceremony started off with the legendary US actor Morgan Freeman narrating a story with a young Qatari boy.

The show was very inclusive, with performances and moments representing different people and cultures across the globe.

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The highlight of the opening ceremony for Mzansi soccer enthusiasts was hearing Waka Waka by Shakira and seeing the 2010 World Cup mascot Zakumi.

Tweeps rushed online to post about the good old times when the tournament was held in the country.

They proudly said Waka Waka and Wavin' Flag by K'naan were the best World Cup songs ever.

@ulxma said:

"I’m sorry, but we’re never getting World Cup songs like Waka Waka and Wavin’ Flag ever again. That was glory. That was passion. That was the peak. That was the African spice."

@OluwaFemi1shola wrote:

"The best World cup song I've ever heard. It is noteworthy to mention Waka Waka by Shakira."

@thuso_thelejane suggested:

"That Waka Waka song guys. Come to Ndofaya to feel the World Cup Vibe #KusazobaMnandi."

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@tee_lfc_ wrote:

"Me spotting Zakumi and hearing Waka Waka during the World Cup opening ceremony."

@Dhammanayak stated:

"Waka Waka is the Best FIFA World Cup anthem ever."

@Ndobe_Bibow mentioned:

"Waka Waka and Zakumi carried the 2022 World Cup Opening Ceremony. The 2010 World Cup is the greatest world cup of all time."

King Misuzulu kaZwelithini’s plan to attend 2022 FIFA World Cup leaves Mzansi annoyed

In related stories, Briefly News reported that King Misuzulu kaZwelithini’s upcoming trip to Qatar for the Fifa World Cup has been marred by controversy. Many South Africans were left annoyed following Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi’s announcement.

The traditional prime minister said that the king accepted an invitation to attend the renowned sporting event along with Queen Ntokozo Mayisela-Zulu.

Source: Briefly News