BackpagepixThe Angolans claimed the Cosafa Cup for the second year in a row and fifth overall, after cruising to a dominant victory.
A South African side made up largely of fringe players struggled to cope with Angola’s pace, precision and experience, leaving fans disappointed and questioning the legitimacy of calling this team ‘Bafana Bafana’.
GOAL takes a look at how fans reacted to the heavy defeat and what it means for the players hoping to break into the main national team.
Getty ImagesThe real South African national team is in America! - Jack Rikhotso
BackpageThey need to find a new name for this Cosafa team, it’s not Bafana Bafana. - Real Snegga
BackpagePain went straight to those who were saying, ‘Bafana Bafana is winning games without Sundowns players’ 🙄. - Rorisang Matsoake
BackpagepixBafana Bafana took a risk playing without a goalkeeper. I saw a blue jersey between the poles but no one was wearing it. - King
CosafaThe real Bafana is on an undefeated streak. We don’t recognise these one! - Pitori_RSA
BackpageFor in case any of these guys thought Hugo Broos has an agenda against them or their club, now they know why they are not in the main Bafana team yet. - Tebogo Teebee
Cosafa MediaKaizer Chiefs hope you were watching, Laurindo Aurelio (Depu) is a good finisher! - Lwandile Langa
Safa MediaLosing 3-0 at home to Angola is not it. This is shameful, even for so-called fringe players. - Masthibo
BackpageAngola deserved the win, they were the better team on the field. Our boys just never showed up. - Manqoba Shangase
BackpageNot even a single goal, what a waste of time for fans who braved the cold weather! - Aubrey Mackoole