"South Africa will reach the World Cup semifinals" - Zlatan Ibrahimovic stuns fans with bold prediction

Hugo Broos's men have shocked the world!

Details: 44-year-old former Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic commented on South Africa's stunning 1-0 victory over South Korea in the final match of the World Cup group stage.

Ibrahimovic believes Bafana Bafana could go far in this World Cup:

"I think this is a signal for FIFA: they should invite more African nations to the World Cup. Nigeria should be here too. African football is something special. They don't make unnecessary passes. As soon as they get the ball, they go straight for the attack. That's the kind of football we need.

European football is boring, too many back passes and too much tactics. Morocco and South Africa have advanced to the next round. Morocco are the best African team when it comes to ball control. South Africa are the best on the counterattack. I think an African team will reach the semifinals this year.

I'm happy for them, they've earned it. Africa deserves to be the best. Mbappé should have played for Cameroon, Olise for Nigeria, and the same goes for Vini. I wish the entire African continent success at this tournament." Ibrahimovic said.

By defeating South Korea, South Africa's national team has reached the World Cup playoffs for the first time in its history.

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