As Nigeria’s Super Eagles set to lock horns with South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in the ongoing CAF African Cup of Nations, the Nigerian High Commission in South Africa has warned citizens in the country on safe conduct before, during and after the match.
In a statement obtained by Northeast Star Magazine on Tuesday, the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria acknowledged potentially inflammatory online comments made by a section of South African citizens against Nigerians living in host country largely influenced by the upcoming 2024 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final match between the Super Eagles and the Bafana
Bafana on Wednesday 7ih February 2024.
The statement said, most of the comments consist of veiled threats against “Nigerians cooking jollof rice” before the match, and “showing pepper to Nigerians if the Bafana Bafana lose to the Super Eagles”, among others.
The High Commission further advised the Nigerian community to be watchful of their utterances, be mindful of where they choose to watch the match especially in public places, and refrain from engaging in loud, riotous or provocative celebrations should the Super Eagles win the match.
The High Commission urged Nigerians to maintain the good conduct they are known for, and be law abiding before, during and after the match. Should any provocations arise, they should not be reciprocated but reported to the appropriate authorities.
