SA’s Bafana Bafana Jerseys Sold Out Ahead Of Super Eagles Clash (pics)

The groundswell of support South Africa’s national men’s football team, Bafana Bafana, has received after beating World Cup semi-finalists Morocco in the African Cup of Nations has resulted in the white official supporters’ replica jersey being sold out.

The two goals scored by Evidence Makgopa and Teboho Mokoena against Morocco to earn Bafana a berth in the Afcon quarterfinals reverberated throughout the country and made cash registers ring with joy.

Le Coq Sportif marketing manager Courtney Williams, while unable to supply sales numbers, confirmed the news to TimesLIVE.

“The support has been amazing and it just accentuates the good sporting news we as South Africans have had in the last year. Banyana made it to the round of 16 in the Women’s World Cup, the Boks beat France, England and New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup knockout rounds by one point and then Dricus du Plessis won his UFC title fight on a split decision also by one point,” Williams said.

A winning team is its own best salesperson, he said.

“Our team performed incredibly well so far and the jersey sales fed on that feeling of good hope. The jerseys were sold out almost immediately online.”

Williams is proud of the national team.

“This shows our national resilience, but also the Bafana Bafana resilience. These players recently ended a 15-match unbeaten streak when they lost to Rwanda. Yet nobody made positive noise about their results.

“We are from a nation of one-pointers and Bafana now have a point to prove. We are all very excited about this team and their prospects in the CAF Cup.”

The last and only time South Africa won this tournament was way back in 1996.

“There is a definite spirit of the 1996 team that you can see and feel in our current crop. Their dedication and performance speaks to us as South Africans”

Before the tournament started few gave Bafana a sporting chance.

Le Coq Sportif unveiled an all-white kit that is an alternative jersey for South Africa as they head to the continental tournament to be hosted by Ivory Coast.

This is a departure from the traditional green and gold stripes that have been a signature of Bafana Bafana for years.

The new colours come as South Africa seek inspiration from elsewhere.