Xenophobia row rocks Africa as fans toss support to Mexico over Bafana Bafana
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Source: AfricaNews
Published: 2026-06-12 23:10 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Sport, Culture & Entertainment, Africa, Mexico, Media, World News
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Africa’s traditional show of football solidarity changed across social media at the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as a wave of fans across the continent openly backed Mexico over South Africa in their opening group match, reflecting deeper political tensions beyond sports.
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