'Well-deserved' - Ghanaian celebrities react to South Africa's defeat to Mexico

South Africa's opening World Cup defeat to Mexico has triggered a wave of reactions from Ghanaian celebrities.

Many of these personalities have framed the defeat as payback for the country's long-running xenophobia against fellow Africans, particularly Ghanaians.

Filled with utmost satisfaction, they have taken to social media to express excitement over the development, which has since become topical across the continent.

That said, let’s take a look at reactions from these personalities below:

1. DKB

Comedian DKB could not resist the opportunity for humour, but still landed a political punch at the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the process.

The disgraced South Africa should come to Ghana and learn from the NPP 🏃 🤣 pic.twitter.com/I0UhRuIzkX

— DKB GHANA (@dkbghana) June 12, 2026

Media personality MzGee called out a violent incident during the match, a slap by South Africa's Zwane but said she still supports South Africa.





4. Nana Aba Anamoah

Nana Aba Anamoah greeted the outpouring of emotions from South Africans on her timeline with a sarcastic post.

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