Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has declared that his facet nonetheless holds the benefit within the race for 2026 World Cup qualification, forward of Nigeria and the Benin Republic. The Belgian tactician insists South Africa can finish their 26-year absence from soccer’s greatest stage with the suitable outcomes.
Talking forward of the ultimate two group fixtures, Broos was assured of his workforce’s capacity to navigate the strain. “Of the 4 groups preventing for qualification, just some could make it. We first should beat Zimbabwe on Friday,” he stated.
“Even when Nigeria wins each remaining video games, they will solely attain 17 factors — and that might not be sufficient to overhaul us.”
Broos emphasised that focus and consistency stay South Africa’s keys to development. “It’s essential we management our future. Now we have to take every match significantly, beginning with Zimbabwe, and never depart qualification to likelihood,” he acknowledged.
The coach, who led Cameroon to the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations title, praised his squad’s mentality and resilience. “Now we have gamers who perceive the strain of massive video games. Expertise will information us within the final two fixtures,” he stated.
With stakes excessive for all contenders, Broos burdened the significance of self-discipline and teamwork. “Each match counts. That is the second to be skilled, targeted, and hungry. We’ve waited 26 years for this chance — we can’t waste it,” he added.
Bafana Bafana followers will likely be watching carefully as South Africa goals to transform this benefit right into a historic qualification, whereas Nigeria and Benin search to overturn the desk within the last video games.
