The Nigerian Embassy in South Africa has advised Nigerians living in South Africa to be law abiding, before, during and after the football match on Wednesday between the Bafana Bafana of South Africa and the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
The advise follows the viral messages from South Africans threatening to deal with Nigerians residents in their country if their national team loses to Nigeria.
It stated, “Most comments consist of veiled threats against ‘Nigerians cooking jollof rice’ before the match and ‘showing pepper to Nigerians if Bafana Bafana loses to the Super Eagles, among others.
“In this regard, the High Commission hereby advises the Nigerian community to be watchful of ther utterances, mindful of where they chose 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. “
