🔴 LIVE — Updated every 10 minutes
👤 -- reading now 🌡 Nairobi
--:--
Thu, Jun 18 • Nairobi
Breaking
Eberechi Eze Siblings: Getting to Know Ikechi and Chimaechi Ruto calls for equal partnerships with wealthy nations, says era of aid is over Anthony Gordon Siblings: All About Brandon and Reuben Gemini 3.5 Flash vs Gemini 3.1 Pro: What’s the difference? Sifuna’s removal as ODM SG flawed, rules Tribunal Bafana Bafana eye redemption against Czech Republic Monday to deputise Aussems at Nairobi United JKIA upgrade: CS Chirchir denies deal with Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo World Cup: Emotional and mental strength keep DR Congo going in roller-coaster ride Ruto pledges Arsenal visit to Kenya ‘I believe we can fly’: Ghana coach bouyed by hard-fought win over Panama in Fifa World Cup Acorn Partners with Banks to Offer Students Housing Loans and Graduate Business Funding
Home › International › Xenophobia row rocks Africa as fans…
International

Xenophobia row rocks Africa as fans toss support to Mexico over Bafana Bafana

Africa News Jun 12, 2026 Jun 12 ⏱ 1 min read 👁 9 views
Xenophobia row rocks Africa as fans toss support to Mexico over Bafana Bafana
Image via Africa News
📋 Article Summary
85 words
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… 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.
This is a summary. Read the complete story on Africa News below.
Continue Reading
Full story on Africa News
Read Full Story →
🔗 Clicking will take you to www.africanews.com
Share this story: WhatsApp X/Twitter Facebook
👁 People Also Read
Iran war live: Israel kills four in Lebanon as Trump criticises Netanyahu
International

Iran war live: Israel kills four in Lebanon as Trump criticises Netanyahu

Warning comes as Trump also criticises Netanyahu over Israel's attacks on Lebanon.

Al JazeeraJun 17
Read
Iran will have to leave US hours after every World Cup match, official says
International

Iran will have to leave US hours after every World Cup match, official says

Mehdi Torabi issued a new visa after previous one expired when team returned to Mexico following the New Zealand game.

Al JazeeraJun 16
Read
South Africa coach tells critics to ‘shut up’ before second World Cup match
International

South Africa coach tells critics to ‘shut up’ before second World Cup match

'I never listen to the ​trash of the social media,' Hugo Broos says before Bafana Bafana's match against Czechia.

Al Jazeera13h ago
Read
Partey to miss Ghana opener after officials misled
International

Partey to miss Ghana opener after officials misled

Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's World Cup opener after an appeal against the decision not to grant him a visa…

BBC AfricaJun 16
Read

© 2026 Masaa. All content belongs to original publishers.

Sitemap

Powered by
►
Necessary cookies enable essential site features like secure log-ins and consent preference adjustments. They do not store personal data.
None
►
Functional cookies support features like content sharing on social media, collecting feedback, and enabling third-party tools.
None
►
Analytical cookies track visitor interactions, providing insights on metrics like visitor count, bounce rate, and traffic sources.
None
►
Advertisement cookies deliver personalized ads based on your previous visits and analyze the effectiveness of ad campaigns.
None
Powered by