'The Bafana Bafana players deserve this'

With each Bafana Bafana player having reportedly walked away with a whopping R700 000 for the team’s performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, fans have reacted to the handsome reward. Here's a look!

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Bafana players have are now said to have reaped the rewards of their bronze medal finish at the recent AFCON. This comes exactly a month after their triumph, which was their best showing at the tournament since 2000. Each player is believed to be R700 000 richer, with the amount being after tax. 

KickOff readers on Facebook shared their thoughts on the topic. 

“Hardwork always pays, they really deserve it,” says Noluthando Kaboyellow Sandawana Nqoko.

“These Sundowns players are loaded yoh,” says Michael Mokwanamu Tebele.

“Thanks to The Hawks,” says Smonyo Mndebele. 

“Now because Hawks raided them last week Friday,” says Lakay Marakalala.

“So they paid them after the Hawks made a move to their offices,” says Myrie Peace.

“Why so late? I repeat, Jordaan and his team must step down, all of them,” says Ntate Wa Katleho Eseu.

“Hawks effect,”” says Tshepo Sebogodi.

“Makgopa deserves more,” says Philani Fana.

“They are trying to have positive news written about them after the Hawks raid,” says Munyai Cassie Cassius.

“Thanks to Hawks for raiding SAFA offices otherwise it could have taken another five years for them to get rewarded,” says Ganjafarmer Anda.

“So now they are telling the public how much was it after The Hawks visited them.They wanted to chow the rest of the money with their boss Danny aka Robert Mugabe Jordaan,” says Thabiso T Man Serape.

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