Mama Joy Returns With South Africa’s AFCON Trophy, Fans Celebrate: “You Represented Us Well”

Mama Joy Returns With South Africa’s AFCON Trophy, Fans Celebrate: “You Represented Us Well”

  • Popular South African sports fan Mama Joy proudly displayed Bafana Bafana's trophy from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on social media
  • She supported the team in Ivory Coast, where they secured third place and received the Fair Play Team award
  • Social media users praised Mama Joy for her dedication and celebrated Bafana Bafana's achievement

Mama Joy did not return empty-handed from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The popular superfan shared a picture holding Bafana Bafana's trophy on social media.

Mama Joy shared a picture with Bafana Bafana's trophy
Mama Joy shared a picture holding the Bafana Bafana AFCON trophy. Image: @mamajoy_chauke
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Mama Joy shows off Bafana Bafana's trophy

Mzansi's popular sports fan Joy "Mama Joy" Chauke is back from Ivory Coast after spending weeks supporting Bafana Bafana. The team did not disappoint as they secured the third position and won an award for their performance.

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Taking to her social media page, Mama Joy gave Mzansi a glimpse of the trophy that Bafana Bafana won. She shared a picture holding the team's Fair Play Team award and wrote:

"Coming home not empty-handed."

Mzansi hails Mama Joy for supporting Bafana

Social media was awash with heartwarming messages for Mama Joy. Many showered the popular superfan with praise for her dedication to the country's teams.

@lungelomoss1 said:

"Well done, you, the team and everyone involved. Where there’s Mama Joy, there’s a trophy! Keep up the good work❤️"

@Ron_YNWA added:

"Well played. You guys represented us well."

@PostiveImpact89 added:

"Enkosi Mama Joy for representing me there, Number One Fan ⚽️"

@DamaneMpumelel1 added:

"At least this time wenze lento buyiyele unlike last time in France wabuya bf."

Nigerians react to AKA's old tweet

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AKA’s 2019 tweet resurfaced online after Nigeria beat South Africa at the 2023 AFCON match to qualify for the finals.

Many netizens had funny things to say about the late musician’s post that also fit the current situation of things.

"I’m hurt man. This match was bigger than football. The biggest rivalry on the continent. Why do we always have to lose against Naija at EVERYTHING," AKA had tweeted.

This tweep VAR taunted the late AKA with Nigeria’s win.

Source: Briefly.co.za

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