South Africa book their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as Nigeria are pushed into CAF playoffs despite beating Benin.

The threat to Nigeria was the Democratic Republic of Congo, which still has to host Sudan. But the fourth goal against Benin gave Nigeria a seven-goal difference, surpassing Burkina Faso and achieving the third-best campaign. In other words: the final playoff spot will go to either Burkina Faso or the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Bafana Bafana fans are furious after Safa president Danny Jordaan attended training amid backlash over FIFA’s points deduction for fielding an ineligible player.

Nine African countries have officially booked their places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Nigeria’s Super Eagles narrowly claimed a lifeline through the play-offs after a dramatic recalculation of qualification standings.

For the South Africa national soccer team fans residing in the USA, your prime destination to watch their international fixtures will be ESPN+. SuperSport can be another good option to stream their matches.

Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi made headlines as he mentioned Bafana Bafana during Ad Hoc Committee testimony ahead of their must-win World Cup qualifier.