Former South Africa international, Doctor Khumalo, has expressed optimism about Bafana Bafana’s prospects in the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers scheduled for June, particularly their ability to overcome the Super Eagles.
In an interview with SABC News, Khumalo drew confidence from South Africa’s performance in the recently concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Despite a loss to Nigeria in the AFCON semifinal, Khumalo believes that the third-place playoff winners deserve support as they focus on the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
“Their qualification hopes are still alive; let’s not dismantle it, it’s not yet broken. So, let’s give Hugo [South Africa coach] support,” Khumalo expressed.
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Reflecting on the group standings, Khumalo stated, “I would like to believe that Nigeria is in our group, but from what I have seen in Ivory Coast, I can bet all my money that SA can overcome that obstacle.”
After two rounds of matches in Group C, South Africa and Nigeria currently occupy the 2nd and 3rd positions, respectively.