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The Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria are slated to sort out South Africa on Wednesday within the semi-final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tourney
Nigerians residing in South Africa have been cautioned towards extreme jubilation if the Tremendous Eagles emerge victorious over the Bafana Bafana within the ongoing 2023 African Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng experiences.
The advisory was issued by the Nigeria Excessive Fee in South Africa, urging Nigerians to keep up law-abiding conduct earlier than, throughout, and after the upcoming soccer match.
The Excessive Fee in a statement expressed concern over potentially inflammatory online feedback from some South African residents.
A part of the assertion reads: “The eye of the Nigeria Excessive Fee Pretoria has been drawn to doubtlessly inflammatory on-line feedback made by a piece of South African residents towards Nigerians residing within the host nation, largely influenced by the upcoming 2024 African Cup of Nations semi-final match between the Tremendous Eagles and the Bafana Bafana on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.”
These feedback included veiled threats associated to ‘Nigerians cooking jollof rice’ and ‘displaying pepper to Nigerians if the Bafana Bafana lose to Tremendous Eagles.’
The advisory emphasised the necessity for Nigerians to be vigilant about their expressions, select secure places to observe the match, and keep away from participating in loud or provocative celebrations if the Tremendous Eagles safe a victory.
The Excessive Fee urged the Nigerian group to uphold good habits and report any provocations to related authorities.
“A lot of the feedback encompass veiled threats towards ‘Nigerians cooking jollof rice’ earlier than the match, and ‘displaying pepper to Nigerians if the Bafana Bafana lose to Tremendous Eagles,’ amongst others.
“On this regard, the Excessive Fee hereby advises the Nigerian group to be watchful of their utterances, be conscious of the place they select to observe the match, particularly in public locations, and chorus from participating in loud, riotous or provocative celebrations ought to the Tremendous Eagles win the match.”
Learn the total assertion right here:
The semi-final conflict between Nigeria and South Africa is scheduled for Wednesday, February 7, 2024, including an additional layer of anticipation and warning for the Nigerian group in South Africa.
Ayomide Oguntimehin
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