VIDEO - Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees rubs salt on Bafana Bafana wounds with mocking jibe ahead of FIFA World Cup qualifier - 'Let me look if there are no yellow cards'

Zimbabwe host Bafana Bafana on Friday, October 10, in Group C's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier to be played at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. 

The Warriors are at the bottom of the table with just four points, having played eight games where they have managed four draws and as many defeats.

South Africa are hoping to top the pool and get their World Cup ticket.

The match comes as the country is healing from FIFA's recent decision to dock Bafana Bafana three points for playing an ineligible Teboho Mokoena against Lesotho.  

As a result, Hugo Broos' men have 14 points, the same as Benini, who top the group thanks to their better goal difference.

 It explains why Bafana Bafana have no option but to win their forthcoming games. 

Knowing the pressure facing their opponents, Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees has further taunted the team ahead of the fixture.

"Okay, now let me look if there is no yellow card…let me check again…yellow cards are okay," he taunted. 

"You never know. Two, three times double check; it looks good. If I am not mistaken, we have no yellow card players."

This is a Southern African derby, meaning not only the World Cup ticket for Bafana Bafana is at stake, even the bragging rights.

It gives Broos' men another reason why they should ensure they have delivered.