Bafana Bafana Takes a Big Step! South Africa 3 – 0 Lesotho
South Africa, had a great day. They beat their neighbors, Lesotho, with a strong 3-0 win, in a Group C qualifier played at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Friday evening. This big victory puts them in a very good position to qualify for the World Cup.
Goal Scorers: Mohau Nkota, one goal from an own goal by the opposing team, and Oswin Appollis.
What it means: Bafana Bafana is now at the top of their group, and they are now one step closer to making it to the 2026 World Cup! While Morocco Becomes the First to Qualify! After they had a fantastic day, scoring five goals to beat Niger. This win makes them the first African team to officially qualify for the 2026 World Cup!
Looking Ahead to the Next Match
The win against Lesotho was crucial, but their final match against Nigeria will be the ultimate test for qualification. This is the most anticipated match in the group. A win for Bafana Bafana would secure their place in the World Cup, while a win for Nigeria would give them a chance to qualify. A draw would also be a good result for South Africa.
Other Important Matches
- Egypt 2 – 0 EthiopiaEgypt won their match against Ethiopia with a 2-0 score. The goals came from penalties by their top stars, Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush. The win keeps them at the top of their group.
- Ivory Coast 1 – 0 BurundiThe Ivory Coast team, the reigning African champions, just managed to win by a single goal against Burundi. It was a tough game, but they got the three points they needed to stay in first place in their group.
- Uganda 4 – 0 MozambiqueUganda had a great performance, winning 4-0 against Mozambique. This big win helps them in their race to qualify.
- Burkina Faso 5 – 0 DjiboutiBurkina Faso had a very easy day, beating Djibouti with a big 5-0 score. This win helps them keep the pressure on the top teams in their group.