World Cup 2010: Jo'burg's African immigrant fans enjoy the World Cup
A Ghanaian fan stands proudly on the street, but seems lost in his thoughts, maybe his thoughts are in Rustenburg where the Black Stars are taking on Australia later in the dayPhotograph: Andy HallHis pride then turns to joyPhotograph: Andy HallA Ghanaian street trader shows off her coloursPhotograph: Andy Hall
As the match against Australia approaches, the fans move inside to watch the game. These fans inside a bar are only too happy to display their loyaltyPhotograph: Andy HallThe match kicks off and the worrying starts tooPhotograph: Andy HallGhana are one down after 10 minutes and the worrying continues but there is one lone voice cheering them onPhotograph: Andy Hall...and it worked! Gyan equalises for the Black Stars mid-way through the first half and the place eruptsPhotograph: Andy HallThe game finishes 1-1 but it's a good result for Ghana and they stay in second place in the group meaning that with just one game to go, qualification is in their handsPhotograph: Andy HallA mural of Black leader Robert SobukwePhotograph: Andy HallA Bafana Bafana supporter from Zimbabwe shows his colours Photograph: Andy HallA bar which is showing the World Cup, displays a map showing the multitude of countries within Africa Photograph: Andy HallA shop named in honour of the Indomitable Lions' most famous son - Samuel Eto'oPhotograph: Andy HallCameroon fans in a bar while they watch their team take on JapanPhotograph: Andy HallCameroon fans outside the Samuel Eto'o shopPhotograph: Andy HallPre-match fare of fish and plantains are prepared outside a bar ahead of the matchPhotograph: Andy HallYoung Cameroon fans show off their scarves as their team take on Japan Photograph: Andy HallHappy Cameroon fans ahead of their match against Denmark. It's debatable whether these fans were still smiling later as Demark won 2-0Photograph: Andy HallKeeping warm on the streets Photograph: Andy HallIvory Coast fans get in the party mood ahead of their team's game against PortugalPhotograph: Andy Hall...but things get serious once the game kicks offPhotograph: Andy HallThe flags of the competing African nations are proudly on display in this barber shop Photograph: Andy HallWorried looks as Nigeria take on GreecePhotograph: Andy HallMore worried looks from Nigerian fans Photograph: Andy HallUpdating friends on the scorePhotograph: Andy HallConcentration is the keyPhotograph: Andy HallThe catering team show they are behind their teamPhotograph: Andy HallPost match analysisPhotograph: Andy HallIt'll be some time till he grows into that hatPhotograph: Andy Hall
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