'We are 100% behind Bafana'

A large crowd of Bafana Bafana supporters filled the relatively small Bloemfontein Airport on Sunday night to welcome the South African soccer team in the Free State. Police had to cordon off the home team's bus after singing and cheering fans tried to push for space to get a glimpse of the South African team.
Some of the players waved and greeted members in the public who were singing and blowing their vuvuzelas in support.
"We will be there in our thousands," said Zukile Makubelo, 40, referring to Tuesday's encounter with France at the Free State Stadium.
"You see how Bloemfontein support Bafana Bafana, they will fight," said Kalipa Nkululeko, 47, in support.
The two men do not think it would be easy for Bafana Bafana against France on Tuesday, but was confident that with local support the team would "work hard".
"It's our team, we have a moral obligation to support them," Makubelo said.
Also amongst the crowd, with SA flag blankets, yellow Bafana Bafana T-shirts and vuvuzelas in hand were Nelly Matuka and Anastasia Mogamisi, who believe that Bafana Bafana was on the brink of a miracle on Tuesday.
"We support left, right and centre, they are going to make a miracle and beat France. Yes, we are 100% behind them," said Matuka.
"Bafana Bafana is us."
The crowd, which had gathered since late afternoon, sang songs in support of the home soccer team such as, "we will support you" and "the trouble is over, get on the train" to support the team.
The huge amount of supporters at the airport resulted in a large traffic jam outside the city, which was normally very quiet on a Sunday night. - Sapa
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