Foolish move. You can only choose who to support and not dictate to others.

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South Africans attack Chippa United boss after declaring support for Nwabali & Super Eagles


Chippa United chairman released a statement to disclose the club's support for their goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and the Nigeria Super Eagles.
Chippa United chairman Siviwe Mpengasi has sparked outrage in South Africa after he declared his support for club star Stanley Nwabali.

Pulse Sports Nigeria can report that the Chippa United boss released an official statement to reveal the club’s position ahead of the clash between Nigeria and South Africa.


Chippa United and Super Eagles
In a lengthy statement posted on the social media platform, X.com via the club’s official account, Mpengesi congratulated the Premier Soccer League for having the most players at AFCON and applauded Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos for selecting homegrown talent.

However, he then proclaimed that he and Chippa United stand behind Nwabali, who is the club’s first-choice goalkeeper, and the Super Eagles against South Africa due to the player's rising profile. Nwabali plays for Chippa United and has impressed at the tournament for Nigeria.



“As the Chairman of Chippa United FC and as a proud South African, I find myself in a unique position during this 2023 AFCON tournament in that our very own Nigeria international Stanley Nwabal has been a revelation, his performance for the Nigerian National Team has caught the eyes of the globe, earning him and our cub international claim,” he said.

“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 Starley Nwabal and the Nigerian Super Eagles tomorrow against South Africa,’’ he added.


Reactions
Mpengesi's comments have drawn intense criticism on social media from South African fans, who felt the chairman should be supporting his own nation.

Many have viewed the statement as a betrayal to be wishing an opposing team well. Here are some of the reactions.

With Bafana Bafana aiming to reach the AFCON final, Mpengesi's divisive remarks have cast a pall over preparations.



https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/south-africans-attack-chippa-united-boss-after-declaring-support-for-nwabali-and-super-eagles-2024020711105600567

Baba is guarding the bag. He knows how much go enter when they come for the player's signature

Editorialtimes:
Nawao... There's a high level of stark illiteracy among South Africans.

How these people think and process information baffles me.

This has nothing to do with illiteracy, the man was idiotic to show support for Nigeria just because your goal keeper is from there, that's just plain stupid.

Lack of tact and wisdom. I think his career in south Africa is over now.

South Africa too get hating problems, now football is about war and abuse, headless mob people....shoot

But lets be truthful to ourselves tye Country comes first befor any other. He should support his Country we would support ours.

It's only a game of football and not a war. Southies should take it easy.

Pipefitter:
Man wan retain his club's goalkeeper by all means..

You got it.

But the message came out at the wrong time.

Xenophobic attack loading, but this time we go pour our Tinubu anger on una

Sirseedorf:
South Africa too get hating problems, now football is about war and abuse, headless mob people....shoot

They have every right to hate on the modafvcker.

Others dey play the ball, others dey create tension for players.

Omoluabi16:
Lack of tact and wisdom. I think his career in south Africa is over now.

He just shot himself in the foot.

Nwabali needs another club ooo

publicity for his club but SA'n don't get it. What do u expect him to do? Deny his club player?

He has to make a statement, every team management will do this if for nothing out of courtesy. He is promoting his club irrespective of who wins.

I'll say it again, Nigerians living in South Africa dey try. How do you co-exist among people who hate you/your country so much? Are you guys not scared or is the media exaggerating this level of hate and xenophobia?

Omo life is too short to walk all your life on eggshells.

ruggedboych:
Nigerians should shut and stop making controversies over nothing, South Africa are ahead of Nigeria in every aspect until we kill corruption… is like I will support them to kill eagle chickens once and for all😁😁😄

That one na your own business

TOPCRUISE:
That man should stay hold up in his house or somewhere safe because super eagles are going for glory.

*holed up

Sense run leave you. So bad we still people that reason like this.

ruggedboych:
Nigerians should shut and stop making controversies over nothing, South Africa are ahead of Nigeria in every aspect until we kill corruption… is like I will support them to kill eagle chickens once and for all😁😁😄

SOUTH AFRICANS ARE BARBARIANS

ruggedboych:
Nigerians should shut and stop making controversies over nothing, South Africa are ahead of Nigeria in every aspect until we kill corruption… is like I will support them to kill eagle chickens once and for all😁😁😄

you think you have made sense? I pity ur people

There is nothing I like about this country, very anyhow country.

ruggedboych:
Nigerians should shut and stop making controversies over nothing, South Africa are ahead of Nigeria in every aspect until we kill corruption… is like I will support them to kill eagle chickens once and for all😁😁😄

Shut the Bleep up, we are talking about football and sports here, I know Nigeria is behind in terms of development because of corruption, no be Everytime we dey criticize, learn how to draw the line

See craze south Africans. Na business man you take de play.

If that guy win the national cup with Nigeria him profile go rise. That means the likelihood of clubs paying a visit for his signature is high.

That chairman already has dollar sign in his eyes hence his conflict with national patriotism

Who wouldn't?

homehunters:
But lets be truthful to ourselves tye Country comes first befor any other. He should support his Country we would support ours.

So who go support him business for am?

[quote author=ruggedboych post=128331469]Nigerians should shut and stop making controversies over nothing, South Africa are ahead of Nigeria in every aspect until we kill corruption… is like I will support them to kill eagle chickens once and for all

They have every right to attack him his comment is unpatriotic, Nigerians will do same or even more it it were a Nigerian saying such.

ruggedboych:
Nigerians should shut and stop making controversies over nothing, South Africa are ahead of Nigeria in every aspect until we kill corruption… is like I will support them to kill eagle chickens once and for all😁😁😄

You can support them the only problem is that the world knows nothing about you.

Son get a voice first before supporting.

It should be "Herd of weaklings attacks Chippa United boss".