The 2026 World Cup qualifying recreation between South Africa and Nigeria in Bloemfontein on Tuesday is a make-or-mar encounter for each international locations.
Right this moment could possibly be the day the slim hopes of the Tremendous Eagles are utterly crushed.
Eric Chelle’s males seem to have given themselves an opportunity to dream after they recorded a slender 1-0 win over Rwanda final Saturday.
In a recreation the place talisman Victor Osimhen limped off within the first half with an ankle damage, the workforce huffed and puffed towards the Amavubis.
New Wolves striker, Tolu Arokodare, proved to the hero of the day, coming off the bench to attain the one purpose of the sport.
With out Osimhen towards the Bayana Bayana, the Eagles face an uphill activity to maintain their ambitions alive.
And it’s instructive to notice that nothing wanting a win shall be sufficient.
Nigeria are presently in third place with 10 factors, six lower than South Africa, with three matches left.
They should win all their remaining fixtures to face an opportunity.
All eyes shall be on Chelle, who has pulled off a number of respectable outcomes throughout his quick stint. His diamond formation towards Rwanda left the best wing unoccupied at instances.
Chelle would most likely must revert to a extra acquainted 4-3-3 or 4-4-2 formation, so his gamers could possibly be extra comfy.
For the hosts, it is extremely easy and easy.
Pending a possible factors deduction from FIFA for the South Africans, a win in entrance of their followers will all however seal their place at subsequent 12 months’s World Cup.
