AFCON semi finals: Nigeria High Commission, Pretoria issues advisory on safe conduct for Nigerians in South Africa

Feb. 6, 2024

…Cautions against proactive utterances before, during, after the match

The Nigeria High Commission Pretoria has issued advisory on safe conduct for Nigerians in South Africa before, during and after the semi final match between Nigeria and South Africa slated for Wednesday.

The High Commission in a state on Tuesday said its attention has been drawn to potentially inflammatory online comments made by a section of South African citizens against Nigerians living in the host country, largely influenced by the upcoming 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.

The High Commission however 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.

“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,” the statement further read.