Hugo Broos, the coach of Bafana Bafana, believes that his team can secure the top spot in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers by defeating Nigeria and other competitors.
South Africa took a step closer to getting the 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket, having defeated Benin Republic 2-0.
After matchday six of World Cup qualification, South Africa leads the group with a five-point advantage over Rwanda.
They are also six points above Nigeria, who is currently in fourth place with seven points after their 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe.
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‘You’re laughing, how many points do you’ - Zimbabwe coach mocks Super Eagles after draw
Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees has mocked Nigeria with the amount of points they have in Group C following Tuesday’s draw.
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria had a disappointing outing on Tuesday evening, leading to many grumbles from fans.
Hugo Broos speaks on World Cup ticket
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers approach its conclusion, Hugo Broos has emphasised the importance of maintaining focus and avoiding critical errors for his team.
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According to Sowetan Live, he said, "We have to be confident and not be afraid of anybody that plays against us.
"The only thing we can do is to continue working hard like we've been doing. We must not think that everything is already done.
"We're already in a good position, but I think with the group that we're in, if we don't do stupid things, we are very close to qualification."
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In September 2025, the Super Eagles will face South Africa in a pivotal match with the goal of closing the gap on the group leaders.
The Super Eagles can not afford to lose or draw the game and will need to be at their best to defeat the Bafana Bafana’s