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2026 WCQ: Why We Played 0-0 with Zimbabwe - South Africa Coach Broos
South Africa's draw leaves their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification uncertain, requiring a win against Rwanda and favorable results elsewhere, coach Hugo Broos said.
- On Friday, October 10, 2025, South Africa were held to a goalless draw by Zimbabwe at Moses Mabhida Stadium, and Hugo Broos addressed the 0-0 result post-match.
- After a FIFA sanction, South Africa face steeper odds as FIFA docked three points and three goals for fielding ineligible midfielder Teboho Mokoena, leaving them second in Group C on 15 points.
- Despite Zimbabwe’s numerical disadvantage, the Warriors defended resolutely and frustrated South Africa, while Broos praised Orlando Pirates midfielder Sipho Mbule for his second-half impact.
- On Tuesday, South Africa must beat Rwanda to keep their World Cup hopes alive as the qualifiers conclude; Broos said they need `a miracle` to reach the 2026 finals.
- As CAF qualifiers wrap up, Zimbabwe sit bottom of Group C with 5 points, but their performance is seen as a positive sign for the future, according to ZIFA.
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It’s not the end of the road… that’s the view of Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos, following his team’s failure to beat Zimbabwe in a tough Group C 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Durban, Friday night. The match against the ultra-defensive Zimbabweans ended in a goalless draw. South Africa dropped two valuable points, that have allowed group leaders Benin to extend their lead at the top of the table by two points. Third-placed Nigeria have also …
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Zimbabwe midfielder Marshall Munetsi has explained what worked for his side when they held Bafana Bafana to a draw. The FIFA World Cup qualifier between the Warriors and Bafana ended in a goalless 0-0 draw at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday evening. This result dampened South Africa’s hopes of qualifying for the global showpiece, which will be held in the USA, Mexico, and Canada next year. Munetsi says having players, including himself, who …
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