Nigerian high commission in Pretoria issues advisory note to its citizens ahead of tomorrow's game

NIGERIA'S high commission in South Africa has issued an advisory note to all of 8its citizens living in the country urging them to be careful ahead of tomorrow's Africa Cup of Nations semi final clash between the Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana.

In what promises to be a pulsating match, Nigeria and South Africa will lock horns in the first of tomorrow's semi finals, after which Dr Congo and hosts Ivory Coast will face each other to determining who meets the winner in the final. South Africans, however, have a record of attacking Nigerians who live in their country and aware of this, the high commission has sounded a note of caution.

In an advisory the high commission in Pretoria said: “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 semi-final match between the Super Eagles and the Bafana Bafana on Wednesday February 7 2024. Most of the comments consist of veiled threats against Nigerians cooking jollof  rice before the match, and showing pepper to Nigerians if 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.

 “Additionally, 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.”