The Super Eagles are in a tight spot in their quest to play in the tournament to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico in 2026. However, their win over the Cheetahs on Tuesday might be what Mzansi need to get their ticket; but of course, they need victory against the Eastern African nation in another Group C fixture scheduled for the same day.
South Africa made qualifying for the global football fiesta a mammoth task after dropping two points against a team already out of contention in this campaign. That leaves Hugo Broos' side depending on their rivals to help them secure an automatic ticket to USA/Canada/Mexico.
South Africa enter a very important phase of their quest to qualify for the World Cup with two do-or-die matches against the Warriors and Rwanda. But for now, their focus is on their northern neighbours whom they face at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday. It is a match that the coach cannot afford to make mistakes in his selection of his lineup.
The Tshwane giants have recovered from the setback suffered at the hands of Marumo Gallants to return to winning ways in a convincing manner. Despite conceding first, the league's defending champions fought to ensure they collected three more points in the season.
Masandawana are under the microscope after dropping crucial points to Marumo Gallants in a tense midweek Premier Soccer League showdown, raising questions about form, tactics and their grip on the early title race.
After a convincing victory over Lesotho, Bafana will be up to what is considered their toughest challenge in the group when they take on the ambitious and confident Super Eagles.
