Xenophobia row rocks Africa as fans toss support to Mexico over Bafana Bafana
Credit: editorial@africanews.com (Kwabena Adu-Gyamfi)
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.
