By our reporter 8.9.2025
Bafana Bafana of South Africa have the bragging rights in the group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and as they face the Super Eagles Tuesday, backed by their fans they are hoping to beat a struggling Nigeria side and seal the ticket.
But Super Eagles players said they have other ideas, knowing that the match at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein is their lifeline. And not minding the noise around them, attacking midfielder Samuel Chukwueze and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali believe they can humble the South Africans.
“South Africa is a strong team; they have good players. They are first in the group, but we are Nigeria, and we have a good team to compete with them,” Chukwueze told the Super Eagles media.
“I believe we will get a good result here. The most important thing is for us to win. We are really focused on that. I’m confident we will be in the World. All we just need is the support of Nigerians.”
Nwabali who plays his football in South Africa added that:” I feel like we have a very strong squad to match any country. I don’t see them beating us. I know we respect them, but they are not favourites.
“They are doing well, even topping the group. I believe it is going to be a tough game tomorrow, but we will come out stronger.”
Samuel Chukwueze ready to battle South African's Bafana Bafana