2026 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

William Troost-Ekong of Nigeria during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa at Peace Stadium of Bouaké on February 7, 2024 in Bouaké,

Eric Chelle’s gamble pays off as William Troost-Ekong lauds Benjamin Fredrick

Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has heaped praise on young defender Benjamin Fredrick after the 20-year-old was preferred ahead of him in the crucial 1-0 FIFA World Cup qualifying victory over Rwanda.

Leslie Notsi, head coach of Lesotho during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, qualifier match between Zimbabwe and Lesotho at Orlando Stadium on June 07, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Leslie Notsi hails Hugo Broos for transforming Bafana Bafana

Lesotho coach Leslie Notsi hailed the achievements of his Bafana Bafana counterpart Hugo Broos after South Africa’s 3-0 victory over Likuena in Friday night’s FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Free State Stadium.

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Mohamed Salah on target as Egypt edge closer to World Cup qualification

Egypt edged closer to qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush both converted penalties in a 2-0 victory against Ethiopia in Cairo.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos

Hugo Broos: Nigeria game could be our ticket to World Cup

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos believes they have their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification fate firmly in their own hands as they prepare to face Nigeria on Tuesday.

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Bafana Bafana edge closer to World Cup qualification after routing Lesotho

Bafana Bafana took a major step towards qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 3-0 win against Lesotho in Bloemfontein on Friday.

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Upington City coach in hot water over Lesotho duty

SABC Sport can reveal that Upington City head coach Abram Mongoya is facing disciplinary action for allegedly accepting a role with the Lesotho national team without his club’s approval.