The top coach of Benin Republic, Gernot Rohr, is optimistic that his group can qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
The Leopards are at present second in Group C with 14 factors, three fewer than leaders South Africa.
With solely two fixtures left to play, Benin have a powerful likelihood of securing a spot both as group winners if they’ll topple Bafana Bafana, or as one of many best-ranked runners-up.
“There are two video games left and something remains to be potential. With 14 factors now, we’ve the prospect to complete first within the group, but additionally to be among the many greatest runners-up,” Rohr stated.
“We completely should proceed on this path. The group has change into balanced, it now not concedes targets. It fights collectively.
“We stay hopeful with out falling into extreme optimism. We all know it will likely be tough. We all know Rwanda; we’ve already crushed Nigeria right here. So sure, something is feasible.”
