Refrain from provocative celebrations should Super Eagles defeat South Africa Bafana Bafana, Nigerian High Commission warns citizens living in South Africa
The Nigerian High Commission has warned Nigerians residing in South Africa to be careful of how they jubilate should the Super Eagles defeat South African Bafana Bafana in the coming football match. The institution warned Nigerians against loud and provocative celebrations to ensure their safety. It cited how both Nigerians and South Africans have been engaging in altercations on the X platform and how they have been threatening to deal with one another after the outcome of the match.
The statement partly stated "Most of the comment 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." Therefore, Nigerians are warned to "Maintain the good conduct they are known for, and be law abiding before, during, after the match. Should any provocations arise they should not be reciprocated but reported to the appropriate authorities."
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