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.
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named his final 23-man squad for the start of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda later this month.
Kaizer Chiefs head coach Molefi Ntseki believes midfielder Edson Castillo’s call-up to Venezuela’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers is a good reflection on the Premier Soccer League.