Bafana Bafana
The official Twitter account for the South African national football team, Bafana Bafana. All news and updates about Bafana Bafana.
641,239
Followers
304
Following
18,439
Tweets
318.4
Avg Engagement
669
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @BafanaBafana's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
- Account Age:2010-09-16
- Verification:No
- Location:South Africa
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,242
- Avg Likes per Tweet:226.3
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:92.1
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,242 tweetsThe account consistently receives high engagement, indicating strong fan support and interest in the team's activities. The average likes and retweets per tweet suggest a dedicated and active audience.
226.3
Avg Likes/Tweet
92.1
Avg Retweets/Tweet
733,644
Total Likes
298,589
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
39
Median Likes
11
Median Retweets
226
75th Percentile
46,306
Top Tweet
0.5
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Mixed
Balanced content approach
60.4%
Original
10.9%
Replies
27.3%
Retweets
1.4%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.5%
With Media
52.3%
With Links
44.9%
With #Tags
57.9%
With @Mentions
21.6%
With Emojis
128
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.18
Reply/Original Ratio
0.05
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
70.0%
Weekday Posts
30.0%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,242 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.
The 886 retweets (27% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,242 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 50,000 followersThe primary audience consists of football fans in South Africa and globally, with a particular interest in Bafana Bafana's performances. The account also appeals to sports enthusiasts who follow international tournaments and team achievements.
Average
Audience Quality
33.7%
Suspicion Index
44.6%
Low-Quality %
13
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
49.6%
Empty Bio
56.0%
<10 Tweets
7.2%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
62.5%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
96.1%
No URL
39.6%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
27,186,989
Total Potential Reach
13
Median Follower Reach
66
75th Percentile Reach
3.1%
>1K followers
0.3%
>10K followers
0.1%
>50K followers
0.0%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
20.1%
Creators
10,061 accounts
23.9%
Consumers
11,942 accounts
56.0%
Dormant
27,997 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
84
Verified Followers
0.08% of total
5,486
Protected Accounts
5.43% of total
3 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
| Username | Followers | Profession | Interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,105,470 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @FIFAWorldCup | 12,472,911 | Sports Organization | Soccer, International, Tournament |
| @danielmarven | 898,669 | Entrepreneur | Entrepreneur, Activist, Artist |
| @tumisole | 813,783 | Influencer | Running, Corporate, Influential |
| @magicanoo74 | 795,491 | - | - |
| @BurnleyOfficial | 773,740 | Football Club | Football, Turf Moor, #OneClubForAll |
| @KafuiDey | 535,304 | TV Host | Mental Health, Moderator, TV Host |
| @Moreno | 430,323 | Influencer | Business, Manager, Serious |
| @zammit_marc | 387,919 | Filmmaker | Film, Acting, Producing |
| @hothaata | 365,047 | Football Commentator | Football, Welkom, Commentator |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
58,145
Followers With Bio
42,853
Followers Without Bio
57.57%
% With Bio
42.43%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,242 analyzed103,080
Combined Engagement
34,813
Total Likes
68,267
Total Retweets
20,616
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
60%
With Hashtags
60%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @ChampionsLeague: Ronaldo: "We've not had dinner together yet, but I hope in the future!" 😃 @Cristiano & Messi at the #UCLdraw 🤜🤛 https…
Our man of the Moment, Thembinkosi Lorch has been voted Man-of-the-Match https://t.co/9i8IBK5WTS
RT @ChampionsLeague: ✨ 2018/19 UEFA Men's Player of the Year ✨ 🏆 𝐕𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐈𝐉𝐊 #UEFAawards | #UCLdraw https://t.co/B6PurZkmK7
The goal by Thembinkosi Lorch that silenced the whole of Egypt #AFCON2019 https://t.co/5gmiQDiu8T
Congratulations to @Banyana_Banyana for qualifying for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.💪🏾🇿🇦 A job well done to our sisters.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 https://t.co/FXg3yFPoO5
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently highlights player achievements and match moments, which drives engagement. It emphasizes team milestones and national pride, resonating with the South African audience. Sharing links to match highlights and player recognition helps maintain audience interest and interaction.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 641,239
- + Strong original content creation
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @BafanaBafana reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 641,239 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 318.4 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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