South Africa anti-migrant hate loses team African support at World Cup

In a Kenyan sports bar, several football fans cheered South Africa’s opponents in their latest match at the World Cup — reflecting a wave of anger at the country’s recent xenophobic violence.
“Everything is political in football. We’re against what South Africa is standing for,” said Shahim, a 37-year-old Kenyan woman, clenching her fists in joy every time the South African team missed an opportunity against the Czech Republic on Thursday night.
“We want (South Africans) to react against what is happening in their country… But nothing happens,” she added.
South Africa has been gripped for months by protests demanding the departure of undocumented immigrants.
The marches have never...