Tshabalala during the 2010 World Cup. Image: Instagram @siphiweshabba
‘Take it off’: Fans blast Tshabalala for wearing this team’s jersey ahead of Bafana Bafana opener
‘Take it off’ – Siphiwe Tshabalala is trending after he shared a photo wearing another team’s jersey ahead of Bafana Bafana’s AFCON opener.
Tshabalala during the 2010 World Cup. Image: Instagram @siphiweshabba
Fans blasted former Bafana Bafana star Siphiwe Tshabalala on social media in the backdrop of his recent Instagram post. Tshabalala, who is in Ivory Coast for the 2023 African Cup of Nations, is topping trends back.
With Bafana Bafana’s opener set for Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium in Korhogo, Ivory Coast, the former Kaizer Chiefs star took to Instagram to rally behind the lads.
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FANS BLAST TSHABALALA FOR WEARING THIS TEAM’S JERSEY
Fans have been supporting the national team ahead of their opener, and Siphiwe wasn’t spared from the trend. Taking to Instagram, Siphiwe shared a photo in all smiles outside the stadium while holding branded Bafana Bafana scarfs.
He captioned the post, “Go Bafana @safa_dot_net 🇿🇦.” However, his post received backlash from fans. Fans took a swipe at Tshabalala for not wearing a Bafana Bafana jersey.
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Many found it offending for the Bafana Bafana legend to rally behind the national team while wearing a Manchester City jersey. The now-viral post has gained thousands of comments and reactions since it dropped on the internet.
MZANSI REACTS
Bafana Bafana fans flooded his comments section, venting their frustration and disappointment. However, Siphiwe even clapped back at some fans in the comments section.
@tsepomodiko commented, “Eish that shirt grootman maaaaaan!!!!!! 🙆🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️.”
@thobani1215_dlomo posted, “Go change yr T-Shirt Shabba bru😂.”
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@rakim_sa posted, “I’m disappointed in @simphiwe for wearing a city jersey to support our nation..he is a former player.”
@mteyisemlu commented, “Mara, you not wearing a Bafana gear bra.”
@howza_s2 posted, “Your shirt says “ngyazi ngeke baye kude laba” 🤣🤣.”
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