Chairperson, on behalf of the ANC, I hereby move without notice:
That the Council -
1) notes and welcomes with utmost appreciation that our national soccer team Bafana Bafana has advanced to the quarterfinals of the African Cup of Nations by beating tournament hosts Egypt in Cairo on Saturday night;
2) further notes that Bafana Bafana's sensational victory has brought jubilation at home and abroad, rejuvenated the spirit of patriotism, and the sense of hope and love of football to our people;
3) congratulates the team and wishes them success; and
4) calls upon the entire nation to rally behind our boys in the tournament as they face Nigeria on Wednesday.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.