South Africa are within touching distance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but an acid test awaits them as they prepare to face Nigeria.
Hugo Broos’ men made it four wins in a row as they beat neighbours Lesotho 3-0 at the Free State Stadium on Friday, courtesy of goals from Mohau Nkota, Lyle Foster and Oswin Appollis.
Bafana opened up a five-point gap to Benin at the top of the group, although the threat of being docked points still looms after they fielded Teboho Mokoena in the reverse fixture against the Crocodiles.
Lesotho had threatened to protest if Bafana fielded Mokoena, who had been banned for the reverse fixture, but was available for this particular match.
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