Bizarre moment commentator sings SHAKIRA song before crucial final kick of penalty shootout at Afcon | QNL42W3 | 2024-02-05 02:08:01
South Africa booked their place within the semi-finals for
FOOTBALL fans have been left in stitches after a commentator started singing a Shakira music earlier than Cape Verde have been eliminated from the Africa Cup of Nations.
South Africa booked their place within the semi-finals for the first time in 24 years with a penalty shoot-out victory on Saturday night time after a goalless 120 minutes.
Keeper Ronwen Williams proved to be the hero as he saved 4 of Cape Verde's five spot kicks with a exceptional set of stops – including one from Manchester United flop Bebe.
And it was before Patrick Andrade's decisive miss that the excellent piece of Qatar-based beIN Sports activities commentary befell.
Bizarrely, broadcaster Mohamed Barakat broke out in music and commenced performing "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)" by Shakira.
The clip went viral on social media following South Africa's victory as fans reacted to the distinctive commentary.
One stated: "I really like how unhinged Arabic commentary is. Feels actual and related quite that no matter s*** they spew in EPL."
One other added: "That is Afcon heritage."
A 3rd replied: "Extra of this please, commentators!"
Whereas a fourth responded: "Truthfully, one of the best thing about BeIN is the Arabic commentators. They're absolutely GOAT'ed lol.
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"I don't envy those who see the games with out Arabic commentary."
South Africa will now face Nigeria on Wednesday as they eye a primary Africa Cup of Nations last since 1998.
Within the other semi, hosts Ivory Coast tackle DR Congo, with the final set to happen on Sunday.
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