FIFA has famous that South Africa might qualify for the 2026 World Cup, in the event that they defeat Nigeria in a qualifying recreation on Tuesday night.
The world soccer governing acknowledged this in a put up on X.
It learn: “Two extra groups might safe @fifaworldcup 26 qualification at the moment!
“Egypt will qualify in the event that they beat Burkina Faso, whereas South Africa will qualify in the event that they beat Nigeria, and Benin fail to beat Lesotho.”
Bayana Bayana presently lead Group C with 16 factors, six greater than the Tremendous Eagles have recorded to date.
FIFA are, nonetheless, but to announce a verdict on South Africa fielding an ineligible participant towards Lesotho in March.
Teboho Mokoena ought to have served a suspension after choosing up two yellow playing cards, however he was nonetheless fielded.
Lesotho have since filed a protest, demanding South Africa be docked three factors and the outcome overturned to a 3-0 defeat.
