Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has highlighted the desire within his camp to qualify for a first FIFA World Cup in over two decades.
Bafana Bafana's quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup got off to a winning start after beating Benin 2-1 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.
In a cluttered 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying group like Bafana Bafana’s Group C, which features Benin, Rwanda, Nigeria, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe, a better goal difference could well be key.
The Lesotho national side were written off ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifier against favourites Nigeria in Uyo, but defied the odds by coming away with a historic point.
KwaZulu-Natal-born midfielder Sphephelo “Yaya” Sithole is extra-motivated as Bafana Bafana return to Durban for the first time in three years this weekend.
Bafana Bafana vice-captain Percy Tau believes, with good support from the nation, the team can realise its dream of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.