AFCON 2023: High Commission Cautions Nigerians Living in South Africa ahead of Semi-Final Clash

• Nigerians living in South Africa have been urged to avoid unnecessary provocation ahead of the Super Eagles vs Bafana Bafana AFCON semi-final clash
• The Nigeria High Commission said there are veiled threats to show Nigerians pepper should South Africa lose to Super Eagles
• According to the communique, Nigerian community were advised to be mindful of where they choose to watch the match

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro and government policy.

South Africa - The Nigeria High Commission has sent an important message to those living in South Africa ahead of the AFCON semi-final clash between the Super Eagles and Bafana-Bafana.

Nigerians are advised to be watchful and mindful of where they watch the match, especially in public places.

This was contained in a communique released on Tuesday, February 6.

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According to the statement, there are veiled threats to show Nigerians pepper should Bafana Bafana lose to South Africa in the semi-final clash on Wednesday, February 7.

” Nigerian community to be watchful of their utterances” and also” be mindful of where they choose to watch the match, especially in public places”

Nigerians were urged to avoid provocative celebrations that might incite any form of violence should the Super Eagles win the encounter.

A member of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, CBN Akinsola, who shared the statement via his X handle 9formerly known as Twitter) @cbngov_akin1, urged Nigerians living in the Rainbow Nation to celebrate with maturity.

"Nigeria will WIN .....

"But if u are in South Africa....celebrate with maturity."

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3 ways Nigeria can defeat South Africa

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the Super Eagles were tipped to defeat the Bafana Bafana in the semi-final and advance to the final of the CAF AFCON 2023 in Cote d'Ivoire.

The three ways in which the Super Eagles of Nigeria can defeat the Bafana Bafana of South Africa have been revealed. Nigeria can overcome South Africa if the Super Eagles take care of three important aspects of the game.

Maintaining solid defence, controlling the midfield and making sure the semi-final match ends in regulation time.

Source: Legit.ng