Head coach of South Africa, Hugo Broos, has highlighted the advantage his team has over Nigeria and the Benin Republic ahead of the final rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers this month.
According to Broos, the Bafana Bafana holds the upper hand over Nigeria and the Benin Republic in the race to secure the 2026 World Cup ticket because the Super Eagles can only have 17 points if they win their last two games.
The Belgian tactician also noted that Benin Republic cannot win their last two games against Nigeria and Rwanda, respectively.
Speaking at a press conference ahead of South Africa’s crucial fixture against Zimbabwe on Friday, Broos told reporters: “That game on Friday is maybe the most important.
“If we can win that game, you have 17 points. Nigeria, if they win their two games, can only have 17 points, the same thing for Rwanda.
“But Benin cannot win their two games because they play against Nigeria and Rwanda; therefore, the game on Friday is so important for us to win.”
Benin Republic is currently on top of Group C with 14 points and has a superior goal difference ahead of second-position South Africa, which also has 14 points.
Nigeria and Rwanda both have 11 points each and sit in third and fourth positions, respectively.