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From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja
The Federal Government, has warned Nigerians in South Africa over the February 7, 2024, semi-final African Cup of Nations (AFCON) match between South Africa and Nigeria.
The match between South Africa and Nigeria has been scheduled to take place at 5pm at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake, Cote d’Ivoire.
The Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, gave the warning through an ‘Advisory on Safe Conduct for Nigerians in South Africa Before, During and After 2024 AFCON Match Between Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana’ dated February 6, 2024.
In the advisory, the High Commission said its attention 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 2024 African Cup of Nations semi-final match between the Super Eagles and the Bafana Bafana on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.
The High Commission added that 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,” the High Commission of Nigeria in Pretoria, South Africa warned.
The High Commission further advised 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,” the High Commission of Nigeria in Pretoria also said.
