South Africa coach Hugo Broos has expressed optimism about his team’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing their strong position in Group C, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Following their 2-0 victory over Benin Republic on Tuesday, Bafana Bafana extended their lead in the group with 13 points, holding a five-point advantage over nearest challengers Rwanda.
Nigeria trails in fourth place with seven points after Matchday 6.
Broos emphasized the importance of confidence and continued hard work, warning his team against complacency. “We have to be confident and not be afraid of anybody that plays against us,” he said.
“The only thing we can do is to continue working hard like we’ve been doing. We must not think that everything is already done.”
The coach believes that with careful navigation of the remaining qualifiers, South Africa can secure their World Cup ticket.
“We are already in a good position, but I think with the group that we are in, if we don’t do foolish things, we are very close to qualification.”
By Olujimi Dare Ogun
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