South Africa Eyes World Cup Qualification Against Nigeria in Crucial Match as FIFA Nears Decision
South Africa eyes qualification against Nigeria in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers as FIFA announced both countries are close to sealing early qualification. South Africa leads Group C with 16 points, while Nigeria aims to keep their qualification hopes alive.
There is a pending ruling on South Africa's decision to field Teboho Mokoena against Lesotho despite his suspension-triggering yellow cards. Former Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is set to utilize Ademola Lookman and Tolu Arokodare's abilities in the crucial match.
A win for Nigeria in Bloemfontein would cut the deficit to three points, strengthening their chances of qualifying for the World Cup.
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