WATCH: Arabic commentator sings 'Waka Waka' during Bafana shootout

Kabous Le Roux

An Arabic commentator sang ‘Waka Waka’ during Bafana Bafana's penalty shootout against Cape Verde. A clip of it is going viral around the world.

Bongani Bingwa catches up on the latest viral content with Jonathan ‘Khabazela’ Fairbairn.

Listen below (skip to 3:08).

South Africa made history with its win over Cape Verde in the 2023 Afcon quarterfinals.

Commentary from the penalty shootout, in Arabic, is going viral around the world.

“Waka waka,” sings commentator Mohamed Barakat as goalkeeper Ronwen Williams saves a fourth penalty.

Watch the video below:

South Africa and Cape Verde's funny Arab commentary goes viral. pic.twitter.com/cDGiQC4mMA
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