Images of the TP Mazembe women’s team went viral on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) following their victory over South Africa.
Their posture and stature sparked concerns among local fans, leading to heated debates about their appearance, with many claiming they resembled male players more than their female counterparts.
The images, showcasing the players in their national jerseys while striking poses for the camera, have rapidly gained attention and generated a wave of mixed responses.
Many users have controversially questioned the players’ gender, with some asserting that they cannot be women.
See comments and pictures below:
Kass stated, “This world has become something else. How can these men be women? A medical examination is needed to verify their gender before the match. There’s still debate over the European situation.”
Sikiru commented, “No way. They must show us the proof! These look like hardened men!”
Another user echoed, “These are men too! Don’t be fooled.”
Benzo_Ndlovu inquired, “Do they really identify as female?”
AkanimiltonM suggested, “Women with beards? Come on, these look like men.”
yve_mensah expressed, “African women’s football is lacking. All of them seem to behave like men. If you look at Western teams, their female players appear more feminine while playing. Why can’t Black women be the same?”
mpamba1961 commented, “Mandatory testosterone level testing should be required in women’s competitions.”
PatrickTPhatudi remarked, “They resemble male players.”
Bashinda stated, “Females as genuine females? 🤔 I don’t think so.”
One more user remarked, “One even has a beard. Previously, South African athlete Caster Semenya was allowed to compete against women while pretending to be one, setting a troubling precedent. The issue stems from the WOKE nonsense promoted primarily by Democrats, with Obama at the forefront. Many have female partners as the ‘man’ in the relationship.”
Abruzzi declared, “These are clearly men; there’s no doubt about it. On behalf of all women, we hand them over to you, men.”
User yezeed_mohd joked, “Is this a women’s team or a men’s team?”
Vincentseamas quipped, “These are actually senior men!”
Inimitimi concluded, “I can agree with the last comment, but the first two? They look like brothers. Tell them to take off their earrings.”
