Superfan Mama Joy attributes Springboks' loss to her absence
South Africa's famous superfan Mama Joy said that the Springboks' loss against Ireland was due to her absence from the game.
Newly appointed Sports, Arts, and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie recently announced his plan to stop funding superfans' trips to sports games using taxpayer money.
This includes discontinuing funding for overseas trips for himself and famous personalities Mama Joy Chauke and Botha Msila.
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After her absence at this weekend's match between the Springboks and Ireland in Durban, Mama Joy had something to say.
In a series of posts on X, the sports fanatic said the Springboks' 25-24 loss against Ireland was due to her absence from the match.
Babe,you had like a prophetic message to me Yesterday....
— MamaJoy Chauke (@JoyChauke5) July 13, 2024
Meaning "i won't go to Durban,and Springboks will lose the game"...
Today, Springboks lost 25-24 against Ireland.
So,the Minister of Sports has to understand that Mama Joy has a lot of influence with sports,with Springbok
According to the superfan, she fasted and prayed for the South African national team during their first test match against Ireland last weekend, which led to them winning 27-20.
But during the most recent game, she just "ate pap and vleis" while watching the game from the comfort of her home, which she said led to the Springboks' loss.
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She added that if she were to be present at the next game, the Springboks would surely win.
Babe,you had like a prophetic message to me Yesterday....
— MamaJoy Chauke (@JoyChauke5) July 13, 2024
Meaning "i won't go to Durban,and Springboks will lose the game"...
Today, Springboks lost 25-24 against Ireland.
So,the Minister of Sports has to understand that Mama Joy has a lot of influence with sports,with Springbok
Mama Joy Chauke's remarks did not sit too well with many South Africans as comments streamed in online.
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Image: X/ Mama Joy Chauke