Oseni Rufai Sparks ‘Go Bek Home’ Meme as Nigerians Troll South Africa’s 1-1 Draw with Czechia
South Africa avoided defeat against Czechia at the 2026 World Cup with a late penalty from Teboho Mokoena. The 1-1 result earned both sides their first point but left Bafana Bafana’s qualification hopes hanging by a thread. Nigerian fans quickly revived the viral phrase “go bek home” to mock South Africa’s struggles. The slogan, a twist on xenophobic calls directed at African migrants in South Africa, trended on social media and fueled passionate online banter. Arise TV presenter Oseni Rufai amplified the meme when he posted “South Africa it’s time to go Bek home” midmatch. That tweet ignited a flood of humorous and critical replies linking the draw to broader immigration and employment debates. Despite South African fans defending their team and pointing to Nigeria’s own football challenges, the cross-border rivalry remains alive. South Africa must secure strong results in its remaining group games if it hopes to advance, while Nigerians gear up to keep the “go bek home” pressure on.
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