The advice was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, titled: "Advisory On Safe Conduct For Nigerians In South Africa Before, During And After 2024 Afcon Match Between Super Eagles And Bafana Bafana".
The High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Pretoria, South Africa has advised the Nigerian community to be careful and avoid provocative celebrations should the Super Eagles win the 2024 African Cup of Nations semi-final match with Bafana Bafana on Wednesday.
The advice was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, titled: "Advisory On Safe Conduct For Nigerians In South Africa Before, During And After 2024 Afcon Match Between Super Eagles And Bafana Bafana".
The Commission said that the advisory note followed inflammatory online comments made by a section of South African citizens against Nigerians living in their country, largely influenced by the upcoming 2024 AFCON semi-final match between the Super Eagles and the Bafana Bafana.
According to the statement, Nigerians should be watchful of their utterances and be mindful of where they choose to watch the match especially in public places.
The commission noted that most of the comments consist of veiled threats against "Nigerians cooking jollof rice" before the match, and "showing pepper to Nigerians if the Bafana Bafana lose to the Super Eagles", among others.
The statement partly read: "In this regard, the High Commission hereby advises the Nigerian community to be watchful of their utterances, be mindful of where they choose to watch the match especially in public places, and refrain from engaging in loud, riotous or provocative celebrations should the Super Eagles win the match.
"Additionally, Nigerians should maintain the good conduct they are known for, and be law abiding before, during and after the match."
Should any provocations arise, the commission warned that they should not be reciprocated but reported to the appropriate authorities.