Chippa United root for Nigeria over South Africa ahead of AFCON semi-final.

by LUKANYO TSHITSHI

The chairman of the Gqeberha based side Chippa united, Siviwe "Chippa" Mpengesi.

The statement released by Chippa United on Wednesday morning has left many South Africans mildly scandalized after the chairman of the club, Siviwe "Chippa" Mpengesi, announced in a statement that he and Chippa United uphold their goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and Nigeria over Bafana Bafana in the upcoming AFCON semi-final.

In the statement, Mpengesi publicly revealed that his team supports Nigeria and Nwabali over his own country's boys, Bafana Bafana.

"with Stanley's rising profile and the international attention it brings to Chippa United, the benefits have been nothing but positive. Therefore, I and Chippa united stand behind our player Stanley Nwabali and the Nigerian super eagles tomorrow against South Africa Bafana Bafana. we wish the super eagles all the best" said Mpengesi on a statement.

Social media users have bashed the chairman, expressing their opinions, while others have praised him

Bafana Bafana will face Nigeria on Wednesday evening at 19:00 in the 1st AFCON 2023 semi-final, later followed by the 2nd semi-final between DR Congo and Coti d'Ivoire at 22:00.