Watch: Teboho Mokoena’s emotional anthem moment captures South Africa’s World Cup battle

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Watch: Teboho Mokoena’s emotional anthem moment captures South Africa’s World Cup battle
Teboho Mokoena.

Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena left South African fans emotional following a tearful national anthem ceremony at the World Cup.

Mokoena had tears rolling down his cheeks as he sang the national anthem before South Africa’s game against Czech Republic in Atlanta on Thursday.

As the Bafana Bafana players were singing the national anthem, the Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder was captured in an emotional moment that left South Africans excited.

South Africans in awe of Mokoena

“Ah! Tebogo Mokoena is about to leave it all on the field,” @Hulela_ posted on social media.

“As a Kaizer Chiefs fan, I would like to say I won’t see Teboho Mokoena the same from now on, he’s in tears during our national anthem,” @PovertykillerB commented.

“Ahh, Teboho “Tebza” Mokoena Mfana’ka I feel the same booi. @BafanaBafana #BafanaBaRona #CZEVRSA #FIFAWorldCup2026 Mofokeng Apolis Modau Williams,” @KingRonDeDon weighed in.

“I feel Teboho Mokoena MAN! My throat is sore & I got TEARY EYED. Listening to our National Anthem playing on the WORLD STAGE! Those boys, should DIE ON THE PITCH TONIGHT! For the nation,” was the reaction from @Khorus26.

Bafana fans laud Sundowns midfielder

“Teboho Mokoena crying in the national anthem is what this means to all of us! Tebza and the rest of the Bafana Bafana side let’s do this!” posted @sahil_e_.

“Argh shame man…. It’s sad seeing Mokoena shedding a tear. I hope today they perform better than in the previous match.”

“Teboho Mokoena getting emotional during the anthem is stressing me. This is what it means to us,” @FormerGrillz.

Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena
Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena. Image – SAFA

Mokoena is among coach Broos’ key men and was deployed in a three-man midfield that also had Thalenthe Mbatha and Jayden Adams.

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Joel Oliver is a sports journalist covering South Africa, with 16 years in sports media and a Bachelor's Degree in Communication. Focused on football analysis and responsible gambling, his work has appeared on GOAL and Pulse Sports Kenya, and he is a regular football analyst on TV and radio.

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