Watch the Bafana Bafana of South Africa beat Lesotho 2-0 to send a warning to World Cup Group C rivals, the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
South Africa’s national football team, Bafana Bafana, secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Lesotho in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match at Peter Mokaba Stadium.
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Zimbabwe 2-2 Benin Republic: Pressure on Nigeria as World Cup Group C opponents battle to draw
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are now under pressure after World Cup Group C opponents Zimbabwe and Benin Republic play a 2-2 draw.
The result has bolstered South Africa’s hopes of qualifying for the global tournament under head coach Hugo Broos.
South Africa 2-0 Lesotho
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The match, part of the CAF Group C qualifiers, saw Bafana Bafana dominate proceedings, though they struggled to convert early chances in the first half.
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The deadlock was finally broken in the 60th minute when Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng, making his first start for the national team.
Jayden Adams doubled South Africa’s lead with a clinical finish, sealing the victory and marking his first goal for Bafana Bafana.
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The win propelled South Africa to the top of Group C, sitting ahead of Nigeria in the group standings, with 10 points after five matches.
This position was further solidified despite Rwanda suffering a 2-0 defeat to Nigeria.
The other group game saw Zimbabwe recorded a 2-2 draw at home against the Squirrels of Benin Republic.
The Super Eagles take on the Warriors of Zimbabwe next while the Bafana Bafana travel to face Benin Republic in matchday six.