Gayton McKenzie Says South Africa Was the Most Supported African Team at the World Cup

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South Africa’s Sports, Arts and Culture Minister, Gayton McKenzie, has dismissed claims that the country faced widespread “hate watching” during the World Cup. He said South Africa recorded the strongest match attendance among African teams and received major support from its diaspora, particularly during the match against South Korea. McKenzie added that fans in Mexico, the United States and Canada warmly supported the team, arguing that a small number of negative posts online did not reflect the wider reception South Africa received.

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