“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
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“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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September 10, 2025
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
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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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September 10, 2025
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
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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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September 9, 2025
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
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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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September 9, 2025
“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
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“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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September 9, 2025
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
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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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September 9, 2025