Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bafana-bafana
Noun
/bɑːˌfɑːnə bæˈfɑːnə/
Definition
Bafana Bafana is the nickname of the South African national football team.
Examples
- Bafana Bafana played excellently during the last tournament.
- The fans proudly wore their Bafana Bafana jerseys.
Meaning
The term ‘bafana bafana’ means ‘the boys’ in the Zulu language, symbolizing the youth and spirit of the team.
Synonyms
- South African national team
- Bafana
