By Nik Ogbulie
Sequel to the perceived anxieties that would arise from the semi final match between Nigeria and South Africa on Wednesday in Abidjan, Cote D’ivoire, the Nigerian High Commission has warned Nigerians to remain peaceful in other not to play into the hands of South Africans in the various cities who have been violent at any slight reason with their visitors.
In the text circulated across the region today, the Nigerian office wrote,…
- The attention of the Nigeria High Commission Pretoria has been
drawn to 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 7th February 2024. - 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. - In this regard, the High Commission hereby advises 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. - A dditionally, Nigerians should 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.
