Chippa United chairman Siviwe 'Chippa' Mpengesi is supporting Nigeria in their AFCON semifinal clash against Bafana Bafana.
"I and Chippa United FC stand behind our player Stanley Nwabali and the Nigerian Super Eagles," said the Chippa chairman.
“I would like to start by extending my congratulations to the Premier Soccer League for showcasing the highest number of domestic players at the 2023 AFCON tournanment. Close to 30 players from South Africa, Nambia, Mozambique, Ghana, Nigeria and even the host country, Ivory Coast, who play in the PSL League were part of the AFCON 2023 tournament, all thanks to PSL League chairman Dr Irvin Khoza,” read a part of the statement from the club.
“With Stanley’s rising profile and the international attention it brings to Chippa United FC, the benefits have been nothing but positive. Therefore, I and Chippa United FC stand behind our player Stanley Nwabali and the Nigerian Super Eagles tomorrow against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana. We wish the Super Eagles all the best.”
Chippa’s statement was met with shock by many South Africans on social media, with some labelling Mpengesi as not being patriotic to his home country.What am I seeing? A South African club rooting for Nigeria because they have a Nigerian player in their team? Madness! 🚮Nice communication up until last paragraph. They could wish their player all the best without expressly saying they are supporting his team against their national team.
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