"South Africa moved a step closer to the FIFA 2026 World Cup with a 1-1 home draw with Nigeria, who are left facing a nervy final two qualifying matches in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) group stages. Bafana Bafana took the lead in the Group C encounter at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa on Tuesday when Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong put through his own net in the 25th minute."
"Calvin Bassey levelled for Nigeria when he headed home in the final minute of the first half. The result moved South Africa six points clear at the top of the group with two games to play. Nigeria climbed to second spot ahead of Benin, who played Lesotho in the day's later game, on goal difference. The Super Eagles face Lesotho away on October 6 before hosting Benin at home on October 13."
South Africa drew 1-1 with Nigeria in Group C of the CAF qualifiers, moving six points clear with two matches remaining. Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong put through his own net in the 25th minute to give Bafana Bafana the lead. Calvin Bassey headed home in the final minute of the first half to level for Nigeria. Nigeria moved into second on goal difference and face Lesotho away on October 6 and Benin at home on October 13. A first-place finish guarantees automatic World Cup qualification; second place can lead to an intercontinental playoff. Egypt drew 0-0 with Burkina Faso and lead Group A by five points.
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