Why are Africans backing Mexico over South Africa in today’s World Cup opener?
Let’s keep it real.
Many Africans are saying: 'If we support South Africa, they will think we are taking their jobs.'
This is dark humour born from pain. South Africa has been dealing with serious xenophobic attacks, against Nigerians, Zimbabweans, Ghanaians and other African brothers & sisters have been targeted, beaten, and even killed recently, all because of the narrative that 'foreigners (Africans) are taking their jobs.
So now the joke is: If we cheer for Bafana Bafana, they’ll accuse us of 'taking their support' too
Mexico on the other hand? They welcome Africans. No drama, no attacks. Just vibes. Football is family… but family shouldn’t burn your shop or chase you out for existing.
Who are you Supporting today? Mexico or South Africa?
#FIFAWorldcup2026 #FIFA
And let me say this respectfully — no one is flying into Zambia to “verify” anything.
Not because they can’t… but because deep down, Africa already trusts Hakainde Hichilema's leadership
Stay calm. Stay humble. Your cup is safe.
BREAKING: Senegal, relax. Your trophy is not going anywhere else… it’s under Zambian protection 🇿🇲😂
I’ve secured it personally. Maximum security. No leaks. No negotiations.
The infrastructure is being built. The hours are being unlocked.
The only question left: will our protection rise to meet the ambition?
Because the economy is ready to run.
It's time for safety to keep pace.
- CM
Law enforcement that anticipates, not just responds
Citizens who feel as safe under streetlights as they do under the sun
Security isn't a footnote to this policy. It is the policy.
Get it right, and Zambia doesn't just add hours to the day, we multiply what's possible in them.
Zambia just changed the game.
Cabinet has approved 24-hour operations for businesses, markets, and bus stations.
This isn't just a policy change, It's a declaration.
BREAKING: Senegal, relax. Your trophy is not going anywhere else… it’s under Zambian protection 🇿🇲😂
I’ve secured it personally. Maximum security. No leaks. No negotiations.
And let me say this respectfully — no one is flying into Zambia to “verify” anything.
Not because they can’t… but because deep down, Africa already trusts Hakainde Hichilema's leadership
Stay calm. Stay humble. Your cup is safe.
The infrastructure is being built. The hours are being unlocked.
The only question left: will our protection rise to meet the ambition?
Because the economy is ready to run.
It's time for safety to keep pace.
- CM
Zambia just changed the game.
Cabinet has approved 24-hour operations for businesses, markets, and bus stations.
This isn't just a policy change, It's a declaration.
Law enforcement that anticipates, not just responds
Citizens who feel as safe under streetlights as they do under the sun
Security isn't a footnote to this policy. It is the policy.
Get it right, and Zambia doesn't just add hours to the day, we multiply what's possible in them.