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World Cup Qualifier: Bafana Bafana v Rwanda
Bafana Bafana secured their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 3-0 win over Rwanda and Nigeria's 4-0 victory over Benin, confirming their group qualification.
- On Tuesday, Bafana Bafana beat Rwanda 3-0 to secure qualification, while Nigeria's 4-0 win over Benin ensured South Africa's place in next year's World Cup.
- Under pressure from earlier setbacks, Bafana Bafana dropped four points in two qualifiers and faced a FIFA sanction for fielding suspended midfielder Teboho Mokoena.
- Thalente Mbatha's and Oswin Appollis's first-half strikes put South Africa in the driving seat, and a 72nd-minute header from Evidence Makgopa sealed the win at Mbombela Stadium with an 18:00 kickoff.
- Qualification returns South Africa to the World Cup after 2010, with Hugo Broos reaching a milestone using PSL players alongside captain Ronwen Williams.
- Rwanda fielded fringe players under coach Adel Amrouche, while Broos said the squad had mentally recovered and Ronwen Williams praised sharp training energy ahead of next stages.
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