World 2026 (Q): South Africa coach prevents cheetahs

World 2026 (Q): South Africa coach prevents cheetahs

ByThe Mwebantu Team

South Africa coach Hugo Broos has recognized that the next two games of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers will be decisive for the Bafana Bafana. However, he believes that the meeting against Benin could be less difficult due to a key factor.

A few days before facing the Lesotho (Friday) and then Benin (Tuesday), the Belgian technician insisted on the importance of obtaining six points to get closer to qualification. “It’s a key moment. If we win two victories, we will take a big step towards the World Cup, given the other results of the group ”he said.

Broos, however, expects a complicated opposition against Lesotho, a team which he describes as combative and determined: “ They are fighting for each ball, and facing South Africa, they try to do even better. It will therefore be a difficult match. »»

On the other hand, the coach sees an asset for his team during the trip against Benin. Due to the unavailability of their own stadium, cheetahs will play in Côte d’Ivoire, a context that could play in favor of South Africans: “ Benin plays in Côte d’Ivoire, so there will not be many audiences and supporters. It is a small advantage for us. »»

Currently Co -aders of Group C, the Bafana Bafana intends to capitalize on these two games to assert themselves in mind and get closer to a qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

The Mwebantu Team
The Mwebantu Team

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