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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport

World Cup 2010: Jo'burg's African immigrant fans enjoy the World Cup

African fans in Jo'burg: A Ghanaian fan stands proudly with his flag
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 day Photograph: Andy Hall
African fans in Jo'burg: Ghanaian fans cheer
His pride then turns to joy Photograph: Andy Hall
African fans in Jo'burg: A Ghanaian street trader shows off her colours
A Ghanaian street trader shows off her colours Photograph: Andy Hall
African fans in Jo'burg: Ghana fans show off their shirts
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 loyalty Photograph: Andy Hall
African fans in Jo'burg: Pensive Ghanaian fans watch the match
The match kicks off and the worrying starts too Photograph: Andy Hall
African fans in Jo'burg: Ghanaian fans cheer on their team
Ghana are one down after 10 minutes and the worrying continues but there is one lone voice cheering them on Photograph: Andy Hall
African fans in Jo'burg: Ghanain fans cheer when Gyan equalises for the Black Stars
...and it worked! Gyan equalises for the Black Stars mid-way through the first half and the place erupts Photograph: Andy Hall
African fans in Jo'burg: Ghana fan celebrates after the 1-1 draw with Australia
The 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 hands Photograph: Andy Hall
African fans in Jo'burg: A mural of Black leader Robert Sobukwe
A mural of Black leader Robert Sobukwe Photograph: Andy Hall
African fans in Jo'burg: A Bafana Bafana supporter from Zimbabwe shows his colours
A Bafana Bafana supporter from Zimbabwe shows his colours Photograph: Andy Hall
African fans in Jo'burg: A bar displays a map showing the multitude of countries within Africa
A bar which is showing the World Cup, displays a map showing the multitude of countries within Africa Photograph: Andy Hall
African fans in Jo'burg: A shop in Yeoville named after Samuel Eto'o
A shop named in honour of the Indomitable Lions' most famous son - Samuel Eto'o Photograph: Andy Hall
African fans in Jo'burg: Cameroon fans in a bar while they watch their team take on Japan
Cameroon fans in a bar while they watch their team take on Japan Photograph: Andy Hall
African fans in Jo'burg: Cameroon fans outside the Samuel Eto'o shop
Cameroon fans outside the Samuel Eto'o shop Photograph: Andy Hall
African fans in Jo'burg: Fish and plantains are prepared outside a bar ahead of the match
Pre-match fare of fish and plantains are prepared outside a bar ahead of the match Photograph: Andy Hall
African fans in Jo'burg: Young Cameroon fans show off their scarves as their team take on Japan
Young Cameroon fans show off their scarves as their team take on Japan Photograph: Andy Hall
African fans in Jo'burg: Happy Cameroon fans
Happy Cameroon fans ahead of their match against Denmark. It's debatable whether these fans were still smiling later as Demark won 2-0 Photograph: Andy Hall
African fans in Jo'burg: Keeping warm on the streets of Yeoville
Keeping warm on the streets Photograph: Andy Hall
African fans in Jo'burg: Ivory Coast fans get in the party mood
Ivory Coast fans get in the party mood ahead of their team's game against Portugal Photograph: Andy Hall
African fans in Jo'burg: Ivory Coast fans watch the game against Portugal
...but things get serious once the game kicks off Photograph: Andy Hall
African fans in Jo'burg: The competing African nations flags are on display in this barber shop
The flags of the competing African nations are proudly on display in this barber shop Photograph: Andy Hall
African fans in Jo'burg: Worried looks as Nigeria take on Greece
Worried looks as Nigeria take on Greece Photograph: Andy Hall
African fans in Jo'burg: Nigeria fans watching the Ghana v Australia match
More worried looks from Nigerian fans
Photograph: Andy Hall
African fans in Jo'burg: Nigeria fan texts
Updating friends on the score Photograph: Andy Hall
African fans in Jo'burg: Nigerian fans
Concentration is the key Photograph: Andy Hall
African fans in Jo'burg: Nigerian fans
The catering team show they are behind their team Photograph: Andy Hall
African fans in Jo'burg: Nigeria fans have a laugh
Post match analysis Photograph: Andy Hall
African fans in Jo'burg: Young Nigeria fan
It'll be some time till he grows into that hat Photograph: Andy Hall
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