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Broos says Benin clash could be decider

March 25, 2025

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Cape Times

BAFANA Bafana coach Hugo Broos believes that their Fifa World Cup 2026 qualifier against Benin on Tuesday (kick-off 6pm) could be a defining moment in their campaign, with the potential to either make or break their hopes of qualification.

- MIHLALI BALEKA

Broos says Benin clash could be decider

Bafana are currently on a high, sitting at the top of Group C in the qualifiers with 10 points after three wins, one draw, and one loss in five games.

Their impressive run of form has seen supporters rally behind them at home, hopeful that they could return to the World Cup finals for the first time in 16 years.

A packed New Peter Mokaba Stadium was in full voice on Friday as Bafana comfortably dispatched neighbours Lesotho, taking a major confidence boost into their clash against Benin.

Broos' men will face Benin at the neutral Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny, hoping to build on their momentum will be key as they take on a strong Benin side in Abidjan.

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