South Africa criticizes Nigeria's cautionary announcement regarding football safety at Afcon

There is a diplomatic dispute between Nigeria and South Africa ahead of their semi-final match at the Africa Cup of Nations. The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa has warned Nigerian football fans not to celebrate loudly if their team wins, to prevent provoking xenophobic attacks from frustrated South African supporters. However, South Africa claims that this warning is creating unnecessary tension and is a false alarm, stating that there is no history of soccer hooliganism by South Africans towards Nigeria. Nigeria has yet to respond to South Africa's statement. The warning from Nigeria was issued due to evidence of veiled threats from South Africans online. Nigerians living in South Africa are advised to be cautious with their words, avoid public celebrations, and choose carefully where they watch the match if the Super Eagles win. The match will take place on Wednesday in the city of Bouaké in Ivory Coast.