Mama Joy Chauke backs Nigeria ahead of AFCON semi-final clash with Morocco
Renowned South African sports enthusiast and influencer Mama Joy Chauke has declared her support for Nigeria in their forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match against the host nation, Morocco.
<p.On Wednesday, Chauke utilized her X account to post images revealing that she had received a Nigerian jersey along with tickets for the eagerly awaited semi-final showdown between Nigeria and Morocco.
“Thanks Nigeria for the jersey and the tickets. Semi final Nigeria vs Morocco,” she captioned the post.
Mama Joy’s announcement follows the exit of her native South Africa from the 2025 AFCON tournament.
Bafana Bafana were knocked out after a 2–1 loss to Cameroon in the Round of 16.
Although Chauke has been known for her fervent support of South African football, her backing for Nigeria has ignited discussions on social media, eliciting varied reactions from users.
See Mama Joy’s tweet below.
Thanks Nigeria for the jersey and the tickets Semi final Nigeria vs Morocco pic.twitter.com/C9jwNrqkgK
— MamaJoy Chauke (@JoyChauke5) January 13, 2026
