Former Bafana Bafana star Siphiwe Tshabalala recently found himself at the centre of controversy after posting a photo on Instagram in support of the national team.
Tshabalala, who is currently in Ivory Coast for the 2023 African Cup of Nations, shared a picture of himself outside the stadium, holding branded Bafana Bafana scarfs. However, fans were quick to criticize him for not wearing a Bafana Bafana jersey in the photo.
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The post, which has since gone viral, received thousands of comments and reactions from disappointed fans.
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Many felt that it was disrespectful for the former Kaizer Chiefs star to rally behind the national team while wearing a Manchester City jersey. Fans flooded the comments section, expressing their frustration and disappointment.
Tshabalala did not shy away from responding to some of the comments, engaging in a back-and-forth with fans. While some fans expressed their disappointment with his choice of attire, others found humour in the situation, joking about the message on his shirt.
