Bafana’s World Cup hopes dim

BAFANA Bafana’s 2026 Fifa World Cup hopes suffered a heavy blow after being held to a goalless draw by 10-man Zimbabwe at the Moses Mabhida Stadium last night.

- SMISO MSOMI

KHAMA Billiat of Zimbabwe challenges Mohau Nkota of South Africa during the 2026 World Cup Qualifier at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Friday that ended 0-0 leaving Bafana Bafana frustrated and lying second in Group C.

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In a match that tested patience and precision, Hugo Broos’ men dominated possession but failed to convert their superiority into goals, as the Warriors defended heroically to frustrate the hosts.

The result leaves Bafana second in Group C on 15 points — two behind leaders Benin, who claimed a 1-0 win away to Rwanda in the match that was played at the same time. South Africa now need a miracle on the final day, hoping Nigeria beat Benin while they take care of business in their own fixture against Rwanda in Mbombela.

Rwanda remains the only team to have beaten South Africa in these qualifiers.