FIFA: Supporting Mexico still didn’t fix your country. You’re still from a country that is under-developed - South African activist taunts Nigerians and other African nationals


‎A South African activist Jacinta Zinhle MaNgobese Zuma has taken a dig at Nigerians and other African nations for backing Mexico during last night’s FIFA World Cup opening match against Bafana Bafana.




‎The division follows a wave of rising xenophobic tensions and anti-foreigner protests in South Africa. In response to the unrest, numerous African nationals had previously vowed to withdraw their sporting solidarity from the South African national team.



‎During the tournament opener, football fans from Nigeria and various African countries openly rallied behind Mexico. The highly anticipated match ultimately ended in a 2–0 victory for the Mexican side.



‎ Following the rising xenophobic att@cks in South Africa and the anti-foreigners

‎As expected, Jacinta and other South Africans felt slighted by the actions of other African nationals.



‎Taking to her Facebook page to react, Jacinta wrote;

‘’You see. Supporting Mexico still didn’t fix your country. You’re still not Mexican; you’re still from a country that is underdeveloped!''







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