Robert Marawa Celebrates Bafana Bafana’s Historic World Cup Win Against South Korea

Robert Marawa Celebrates Bafana Bafana’s Historic World Cup Win Against South Korea

  • Robert Marawa has reacted to Bafana Bafana's win over South Korea in their last group game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
  • The South African sports broadcaster joined the millions of South Africans celebrating Bafana Bafana's qualification
  • Mzansi football fans also joined him in celebrating the remarkable history made by Hugo Broos and his boys in Mexico

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Veteran sports broadcaster Robert Marawa has joined the celebration after Bafana Bafana secured an historic victory over South Korea at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

On-loan Mamelodi Sundowns forward Thapelo Maseko scored the only goal in Bafana Bafana's 1-0 win over South Korea at the Estadio Monterrey in the early hours of Thursday morning.

The crucial win saw the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations champions secure second place in Group A, finishing with four points from three matches to reach the FIFA World Cup knockout rounds for the first time.

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South Africa’s reward is a high-profile Round of 32 clash against tournament co-hosts Canada, who also progressed as runners-up in their group after collecting four points from their three outings.

Robert Marawa's reaction to Bafana Bafana's win

Marawa took to his official handle on X (formerly known as Twitter) to join the millions of South Africans celebrating the Bafana Bafana's win over South Korea and also securing a place in the Round of 32 of the competition.

"HISTORY MADE!!!: SA ARE THROUGH TO THE KNOCKOUT ROUND OF A FIFA WORLD CUP FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!," the veteran sports broadcaster's tweet reads.

It was an historic day for South African football with the Bafana Bafana players and Hugo Broos etching their names in the history books of the nation.

South Africans react to Marawa's comment

Marawa's comments on Bafana Bafana's win over South Korea and qualification to the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on social media.

Gatvol Authority said:

"Hugo Broos deserves our apology as a Nation."

Debrah Sukati wrote:

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"What a time to be a South African."

Ed-Pist NtataBashanyana shared:

"Back to the drawing board: substituting Mofokeng allowed us to attack less and also brought Rayner's; for Maseko, it was a wasteful transition; he could have brought in Sebelebele instead. Otherwise, heads-up who's next."

Clemsito reacted:

"So, this team is now the best ever Bafana Bafana team ...they made their own history, and they will be real legends! No legend should ever be superior to this team! #BafanaPride."

Lawrence Mathebula commented:

"Well done to our boys. We're very proud of them and what they've done so far. Hoping to go to the next round (last 16). It's doable."

Mao Junior added

"We are the light of Africa. We are Bafana Bafana, the soldiers commanded by Hugo Broos. No DNA, just RSA."

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Raphael Abiola (Sports editor) Raphael Abiola is a Nigerian Sports Journalist with over seven years of experience. He obtained a B.Tech degree in Computer Science from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, in 2015. Raphael previously worked as a football editor at Stakegains (2016-2018) and a content editor with Opera News Nigeria (2018-2023). Raphael then worked as an Editor for the Local Desk at Sports Brief (2023-2024). Reach him via email at raphael.abiola@briefly.co.za.