AFCON23: Bafana Bafana Player Grant Kekana Responds to Julius Malema’s Special Shoutout

AFCON23: Bafana Bafana Player Grant Kekana Responds to Julius Malema’s Special Shoutout

  • EFF president Julius Malema shared a special shout to Bafana Bafana player Grant Kekana on Twitter
  • Julius Malema complimented the Masandawana's defender for his excellent performance during the AFCON23 semi-final match
  • The Mamelodi Sundowns player responded to Malema's tweet on social media and showed him love
Bafana Bafana player Grant Kekana showed love to Julius Malema
EFF president Julius Malema shared a special shoutout to Grant Kekana. Image: @julius_sello_malema, FADEL SENNA
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With Bafana Bafana defeated by Nigeria's Super Eagles in their semi-final match at the AFCON tournament in Ivory Coast, many celebrities and politicians showered the team with love for how they had their hearts in the game and played it well.

Julius Malema shares special shoutout to Grant Kekana

Shortly after the much-anticipated semi-final game between Bafana Bafana and the Super Eagles, president of the EFF Julius Malema shared a special shoutout to Masadawana defender Grant Kekana for his performance during the match.

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He wrote:

"Well done, my boy. A soldier must die with his boots on."

See the post below:

The Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns player also then responded to Malema's tweet and showed him love.

He wrote:

"My President❤️"

See the post below:

Fans are proud of Grant Kekana

Many social media users flooded Grant's comment section with heartfelt messages letting him know that they are proud of him. See some of the responses below:

@JVCK89 said:

"Played well this tournament."

@NasiphiMbava wrote:

"You had to take one for the team. Hard luck on your loss, majita."

@nkerelang complimented:

"Well done. That red card could have given us the trophy, couldn't be prouder of you. May this be the foundation of great things to come."

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@ern_music shared:

"You saved us there! You've played well the entire tournament.We are super proud of you."

@M_JOE012 responded:

"Proud of you."

@sam_xgx tweeted:

"Well done for taking that card, you’re a hero in my eyes. It would have been 2-0."

@SygnorJayt commented:

"What a solid performance. We are grateful."

@Dumisan63839075 mentioned:

"You did well, man. Thank you so much for solid defense with Mvala."

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