WATCH: “I am crying” — Fans ‘dying’ of laughter as Arab commentator SINGS Shakira’s ‘Waka Waka’ during South Africa’s AFCON triumph

Ronwen Williams' heroics led Arabic commentators to bring out his 'inner' Shakira!

WATCH: “I am crying” — Fans ‘dying’ of laughter as Arab commentator SINGS Shakira’s ‘Waka Waka’ during South Africa’s AFCON triumph

An Arabic commentator sung the Waka Waka song during South Africa's win over Cape Verde. (via the Citizen and Billboard)

Fans were left astonished after an Arab commentator sang Shakira‘s iconic 2010 FIFA World Cup song ‘Waka Waka’ during South Africa’s victory over Cape Verde in the quarter-finals of the AFCON. South Africa won on penalties (2-1) to reach the semi-finals.

The quarter-final clash was a gripping encounter, concluding 0-0 even after extra time. The two sides played out a hard-fought draw which saw 41 shots taken, but the results were to be decided on penalties. South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams was the player of the match, saving four penalties against Cape Verde. The winning side will now face Nigeria in the semi-finals, marking their first appearance since 2000.

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Arabic commentator surprised everyone by singing the iconic ‘Waka Waka’ song from the 2010 FIFA World Cup, during Cape Verde’s last spot-kick against South Africa, which was being taken by Patrick Andrade. The incident took place on the live broadcast of the game on BeIN Sports.

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The Arabic commentator added his rendition of the song as the South African goalkeeper saved the penalty. Subsequently, securing a semi-final spot for the team. The popular song was originally sung in 2010 by Colombian pop star, Gerard Pique‘s ex, Shakira, and gained widespread popularity.

However, this is not the first instance of the Arabic commentators singing on live broadcasting of a match. There have been several instances like the one singing Jax Jones’ ‘You Don’t Know Me’ during Everton‘s defeat to Fulham in the Carabao Cup, earlier this season.

Hilarious responses to the Arabic commentator singing ‘Waka Waka’ during AFCON’s semi-final match

Fans and internet users reacted to Arabic commentator Mohamed Barakat singing Shakira’s ‘Waka Waka’ song, during the penalty shoot-out between South Africa and Cape Verde, in the quarter-finals of the AFCON.

South Africa's Ronwen Williams saves the penalty against Cape Verde
South Africa’s Ronwen Williams saves the penalty against Cape Verde. (Image via the Independent)

Some fans claimed that the South African goalkeeper resembled the legendary AC Milan shot-stopper Dida, during the penalty shootout. Another fan humorously suggested that the song was a remix, playfully labeling the commentator as ‘Shakuru, similar to Shakira’s name.

Here are some of the fans’ reactions:

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Fans expressed that they were deeply moved, upon hearing the 2010 World Cup song, in addition to South Africa’s win in the match. Goalkeeper Williams’ save triggered a jubilant celebration in the stadium.

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