US EditionBafana Bafana Sweep Past Lesotho as Road to 2026 FIFA World Cup ...
South Africa's youthful squad dominated possession with 10 shots on target, extending their five-point lead in Group C and positioning them as favorites for 2026 World Cup qualification.
- South Africa's Bafana Bafana defeated Lesotho 3-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers, securing their position at the top of Group C with 16 points after seven matches.
- Goals were scored by Mihlali Nkota, Lyle Foster, and Oswin Appollis, leading to an important win for the team.
- The result increases pressure on Nigeria, who remains fourth with seven points before their crucial match against Rwanda.
- Wilfred Ndidi, Nigeria's vice-captain, emphasized that the upcoming game against Rwanda is crucial for their qualification hopes, stating, 'If we let it slip, it's finished.
14 Articles
14 Articles
World Cup Qualifier: South Africa thrash Lesotho 3-0, pile more pressure on Super Eagles
The result leaves South Africa nine points clear of Nigeria, who remain fourth with seven points but have a game in hand ahead of their must-win clash against Rwanda on Saturday in Uyo.
Two Kaizer Chiefs stars on FIFA World Cup duty
With club football in recess to accommodate the latest round 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, a couple of Kaizer Chiefs stars have joined up with their respective national squads for the upcoming ties. Kaizer Chiefs youth academy graduate, Mduduzi Shabalala, earned his first call-up from Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos for the fixtures away to Lesotho on Friday, 5 September and at home to Nigeria four days later. Both matches will be played at the…
2026 WCQ: We can confirm our qualification by beating Nigeria – South Africa gaffer Hugo Broos says
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has said Bafana Bafana can seal qualification for next year’s FIFA World Cup if they beat Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Bafana Bafana boosted their chances of qualifying for the World Cup with a comfortable 3-0 win against Lesotho on Friday. The win took their points tally to 16, which means they are now nine points clear of the Super Eagles, who will take on Rwanda today (Saturday) in Uyo. In the group’s other fixture al…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
