“We had the power in our team” – Broos
Hugo Broos, head coach of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 match between South Africa and Nigeria at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on the 09 September 2025 ©Shukri Hassan/BackpagePix

“We had the power in our team” – Broos

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says they had the power within their team to match Nigeria's quality.

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Gallery: Bafana hold Nigeria in Bloem
Mohau Nkota of South Africa challenged by Calvin Bassey of Nigeria during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 match between South Africa and Nigeria at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on the 09 September 2025 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Gallery: Bafana hold Nigeria in Bloem

Enjoy an image gallery of Bafana Bafana as they held Nigeria to a 1-1 draw in their FIFA World Cup Group C qualifier at the Free State Stadium on Tuesday evening.

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Bafana edge closer to WC qualification after Nigeria draw
Teboho Mokoena of South Africa challenged by Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Cyriel Dessers of Nigeria during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 match between South Africa and Nigeria at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on the 09 September 2025 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Bafana edge closer to WC qualification after Nigeria draw

Bafana Bafana moved one step closer to securing their qualification to the World Cup following their 1-1 draw against Nigeria at the Free State Stadium on Tuesday evening.

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In Picture: Bafana’s final training session for Nigeria showdown
Sipho Mbule of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 South Africa press conference and training at Free State Stadium, in Bloemfontein on 08 September 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

In Picture: Bafana’s final training session for Nigeria showdown

Enjoy an image gallery of Bafana Bafana as they complete their final preparations for their FIFA World Cup Group C qualifier against Nigeria on Tuesday.

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“We do not want any favours from anyone” – Williams
Ronwen Williams of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 South Africa press conference and training at Free State Stadium, in Bloemfontein on 08 September 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

“We do not want any favours from anyone” – Williams

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams is hoping to 'get the job done' when they take on Nigeria in their next FIFA World Cup Group C qualifier on Tuesday.

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Broos focused on tough clash against Nigeria
Hugo Broos, South Africa head coach during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 South Africa press conference and training at Free State Stadium, in Bloemfontein on 08 September 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Broos focused on tough clash against Nigeria

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says his side are not worried about other teams in Group C and is solely focused on their own game against Nigeria.

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“I don’t necessarily think there’s pressure on us” – Foster
Lyle Foster of South Africa challenged by Kanalelo Rapule of Lesotho during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 match between Lesotho and South Africa at Free State Stadium, in Bloemfontein on 05 September 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

“I don’t necessarily think there’s pressure on us” – Foster

Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster says they are feeling 'no pressure' ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C qualifier against Nigeria on Tuesday.

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Monyane called up to replace Mobbie in Bafana squad
Thabiso Monyane of Kaizer Chiefs FC during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Golden Arrows and Kaizer Chiefs at Moses Mabhida Stadium, in Durban on 30 August 2025 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Monyane called up to replace Mobbie in Bafana squad

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has called up Thabiso Monyane to replace the injured Nyiko Mobbie for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria.

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Bafana cruise to victory over Lesotho
Mohau Nkota of South Africa shoots and scores during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 match between Lesotho and South Africa at Free State Stadium, in Bloemfontein on 05 September 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Bafana cruise to victory over Lesotho

Bafana Bafana cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Lesotho in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C qualifier at the Free State Stadium on Friday evening.

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Bafana Bafana: Touching Distance
Teboho Mokoena of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 - Bafana Bafana press conference and training at Free State Stadium, in Bloemfontein on 04 September 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Bafana Bafana: Touching Distance

Bafana Bafana are close to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and could conceivably do so this month, writes NICK SAID.

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