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How Bafana Bafana can qualify for the World Cup: All the permutations for South Africa vs Rwanda
Bafana Bafana must win against Rwanda to stay in World Cup contention with Benin leading the group on 17 points, South Africa has 15 points, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Bafana Bafana must win their Group C match against Rwanda at Mbombela Stadium with an 18:00 kick-off to keep World Cup hopes alive.
- After last Friday's results, Benin Republic lead Group C on 17 points while Bafana Bafana sit second on 15 after Benin beat Rwanda 1-0 and Bafana drew goalless with Zimbabwe.
- Nigeria must win by a two-goal margin, such as 2-0, three, or four-two, to overtake Benin Republic and secure group position.
- A win would guarantee South Africa a top-two finish in Group C regardless of the Nigeria vs Benin fixture, yet even an emphatic victory may not ensure automatic World Cup qualification.
- In squad news, Lyle Foster, striker, was withdrawn due to injury and replaced by Ashley Cupido, Stellenbosch FC striker and late call-up with six senior caps and a debut goal.
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Rwanda/South Africa: Bafana Bafana Have No Room for Doubt in Run-Up to World Cup Qualifier 'Final' Against Rwanda
Bafana Bafana play a must-win 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda on Tuesday evening in Mbombela. However, even an emphatic victory won't guarantee a ticket to North America.
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thengblog.com.ng2026 WCQ: South Africa banking on gods — Hugo Broos
The coach of the South African national team, Hugo Broos, has said that he is banking on divine intervention to qualify for the 2026 World Cup in North America. Broos’ side must beat Rwanda and hope that Nigeria can defeat Benin in their crucial Group C encounter on Tuesday evening in Uyo. Bafana Bafana sit second in the group with 15 points, while Benin remain top with 17 points going into the final fixtures. Speaking during a press conference,…
How Bafana Bafana lost 2-0 to Rwanda in round one
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