FIFA World Cup 2026: Africans Turn Against South Africa Amid Xenophobia Tensions | Firstpost Africa
A traditional script of continental unity has flipped at the FIFA World Cup as African football fans widely turn their backs on South Africa's national team, Bafana Bafana. The backlash is fuelled by a severe wave of anti-immigrant protests and reported xenophobic violence within South Africa, driven by groups blaming undocumented migrants for the country's unemployment crisis. Nations like Ghana, Malawi, Nigeria, and Mozambique have begun repatriating citizens over safety concerns. This political tension has spilled directly into continental viewing centres, where fans are actively cheering against South Africa or boycotting their matches entirely. While some fans argue that football should remain a bridge rather than a barrier, the pressure has deeply impacted the squad. The South African Football Association has strongly denounced severe online harassment targeting players, while Captain Ronwen Williams admitted the team is hurting from being forcefully dragged into complex political conversations.---
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