Super Eagles, Bafana Bafana renew rivalry in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier

South Africa and Nigeria will face off in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers after the two African giants were drawn in Group C on Thursday’s draw.

Abidjan hosted the draw for the next World Cup qualifiers and Bafana now know their opponents. After avoiding fellow Pot 2 seeds like Ghana, Zambia, Burkina Faso, DR Congo and Guinea, South Africa were drawn in Group C.

They will meet Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Benin, Rwanda and Lesotho in Group C as they push for the first World Cup appearance since 2010.