The stage is set for a decisive night of World Cup qualifying, as South
Africa’s Bafana Bafana host Rwanda at the Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday
evening.
Following a frustrating goalless draw with Zimbabwe last Friday, Hugo
Broos’s team finds itself in a must-win situation. The result left Bafana
second in Group C, two points behind leaders Benin.
The path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is clear but challenging. South Africa
will secure qualification if:
- They defeat Rwanda, and
- Benin loses to Nigeria in Uyo.
If Benin manages a draw against the Super Eagles, Bafana would then need to
beat Rwanda by a margin of at least two clear goals to advance on goal
difference.
The team will have to navigate this high-stakes match without defender
Mbekezeli Mbokazi, who is suspended after receiving a red card against
Zimbabwe.
Bafana Bafana Starting Line-Up:
Williams, Mudau, Sibisi, Ndamana, Modiba, Mokoena, Mbatha, Mbule, Morena,
Apollis, Makgopa
With their World Cup dreams on the line, Bafana Bafana will need a
performance of focus, determination, and clinical finishing to keep their
hopes alive.
