‘Many Africans supported Mexico’ — S’Africa captain reacts to World Cup defeat

South Africa captain Ronwen Williams has voiced his disappointment over what he described as limited backing from fellow Africans following Bafana Bafana’s 2-0 defeat to Mexico in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The loss to the co-hosts on Thursday night leaves South Africa facing an uphill task in Group A as they seek qualification for the knockout stages.
Reflecting on the result, Williams said he was surprised by the level of support Mexico appeared to receive from African football fans and urged greater continental unity during major international competitions.
“Africans have always supported other African countries in every World Cup tournament, but I can’t figu...