South Africa's Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has declared that he wants Nigeria to fail in their bid to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup,
McKenzie made the inflammatory statement while reacting to Nigeria's role in South Africa's complicated qualifying journey, which saw both nations embroiled in a series of dramatic twists.
When asked if his comments stemmed from any personal dislike for Nigerians, McKenzie replied: