2026 World Cup: South Africa paying for xenophobic mobs - Shehu Sani

Author: Matthew AtungwuPublished on: June 18, 2026Country: South Africa

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2026 World Cup: South Africa paying for xenophobic mobs - Shehu Sani

Former Nigerian senator Shehu Sani said the South African national football team (Bafana Bafana) is paying the price for xenophobic mobs in their country after their 2-0 loss to Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup. Midfielder Themba Zwane was suspended for three matches by FIFA for a red card.

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