Cape Town - Fans showed up in their masses at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday to congratulate Bafana Bafana on qualifying for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.
Fans were in full voice and expressed their excitement by singing and dancing as they welcomed Stuart Baxter's side who successfully qualified for Africa's showpiece tournament after a 2-1 win over Libya in Tunisia on Sunday.
Two goals by talisman Percy Tau inspired Bafana to a historic win after they needed only a draw to qualify behind Nigeria in Group E.
Baxter's men will take their place in the newly expanded 24-team tournament to be played in Egypt between June 21 and July 19.
Making sure our flag is flying high! South African Airways’ Spokesperson, Tlali Tladi, delivers a powerful speech of enthusiasm and encouragement for our winning team. #BafanaBafana #FlySAA pic.twitter.com/S2WKuGEPPR
— SAA - South Africa (@flysaa) March 26, 2019
A warm welcome to our podium of winners! #BafanaBafana #FlySAA pic.twitter.com/9cAVTCyRYR
— SAA - South Africa (@flysaa) March 26, 2019
All here to welcome @BafanaBafana at ORTAMBO International Airport pic.twitter.com/eXMTLxZk0L
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) March 26, 2019
Our boys are finally coming home! ?? Fans express their excitement for the arrival of #BafanaBafana. #FlySAA pic.twitter.com/cAG4hZhb9S
— SAA - South Africa (@flysaa) March 26, 2019
#BafanaBafana fans show up in the masses to congratulate the team on qualifying for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. #FlySAA pic.twitter.com/v7SIGmxfYY
— SAA - South Africa (@flysaa) March 26, 2019
A national anthem for the national team! #BafanaBafana #FlySAA pic.twitter.com/kzfF3slYYF
— SAA - South Africa (@flysaa) March 26, 2019
#ORTamboIntAirport is definitely the place to be this morning. Come join the festivities! ???? #BafanaBafana #FlySAA pic.twitter.com/2rkdibmDKI
— SAA - South Africa (@flysaa) March 26, 2019
Hundreds of fans have welcomed Bafana Bafana at the O R Tambo Airport. Bafana has just landed from Lybia where the beat Lybia to qualify for the AFCON tournament. #Bafana #BafanaKaofela #Bafana Bafana pic.twitter.com/nywYrpGTMn
— Daily Sun (@dailysunsa) March 26, 2019