The Nigerian High Commission on Tuesday has issued an advisory on safe conduct to Nigerians living in South Africa.
A statement released by the Nigeria High Commission in Pretoria advised the ”Nigerian community to be watchful of their utterances ”and also ”be mindful of where they choose to watch the match, especially in public places”. It also further implores that Nigerians should avoid provocative celebrations that might cause any form of violence should in case Nigeria wins the semi-final clash against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa billed to take place on Wednesday, February 7th, 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 match between the two nations is a repeat of the 2000 semi-final when the Super Eagles defeated the South Africans two-nil in the tournament co-hosted by Nigeria and Ghana.
The Winner of the Semi-Final clash will play between DR Congo and the Host Nation, Ivory Coast in the final on Sunday, February 11th, 2024.
