AFCON 2025
The Bafana Bafana recorded a win at home over neighbors Lesotho to go top of Group C of the World Cup qualifiers.
After a goalless first half, Bafana Bafana scored twice in five minutes in the second half to secure maximum points at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.
Orlando Pirates striker Relebohile gave the home side the opener on the hour mark while Jayden Adams of Mamelodi Sundowns doubled the lead four minutes later.
The win over Lesotho takes South Africa to the top of the group with 10 points after Benin Republic played a two-all draw against Zimbabwe in Durban on Thursday.
South Africa will take on Benin Republic in Abidjan on Tuesday as they look to tighten their grip on top of the log.
Meanwhile, the Super Eagles of Nigeria recorded a 2-0 over Rwanda in Kigali to record their first win of the qualification series.
Victor Osimhen’s first-half brace secured a winning start for Eric as Super Eagles nemanager and revived Nigeria’s World Cup chase.
