South Africa have officially booked their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after finishing top of Group C in the African qualifiers. The Bafana Bafana sealed qualification following a solid run of performances that saw them edge out rivals with consistency and resilience.
Coach Hugo Broos’ side impressed throughout the campaign with disciplined defending and quick attacking transitions, making them one of the most balanced teams in the group. Their qualification marks a return to the world’s biggest football stage since 2010, when South Africa hosted the tournament.
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Meanwhile, Nigeria’s Super Eagles were forced into the CAF play-offs after finishing second in the group. Despite a star-studded squad, Nigeria dropped crucial points in key matches, leaving their World Cup hopes hanging on the outcome of the upcoming play-off round.
The play-offs will determine which additional African nations join the qualified teams in North America next year. Nigerian fans remain hopeful that their team can recover and secure one of the remaining tickets to the global showpiece.
With South Africa already through and Nigeria facing one last hurdle, African football fans are set for an exciting finish to the qualification campaign.
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