Tomorrow’s AFCON semifinal between the Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana of South Africa has taken an added dimension after the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria issued an advisory for its citizens residing in South Africa.
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Football ⚽️ is a peaceful game and it's should never get to this level where an advisory is issued to Citizens.
Nigeria 🇳🇬 vs South Africa 🇿🇦 is another game of football ⚽️ and unscrupulous people should not deter others by putting their lives at risk.
It's… pic.twitter.com/7GcUzFhzZO— Collins Okinyo (@bedjosessien) February 6, 2024
The advisory published today referred to “potentially inflammatory” online comments by a section of South Africans made against Nigerians living in the country leading to the AFCON semifinal.
The High Commission, which is based in Pretoria, South Africa, therefore warned Nigerians to be alert and be of good conduct before, during and after the match.
Nigeria has a strong presence in South Africa.
Its citizens were also victims of various violent actions over time.
