Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Full-time:
South Africa 3–0 Rwanda Mbatha 5’ | Appollis 26’ | Makgopa 72’
Latest Report
South Africa have sealed their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a commanding 3–0 victory over Rwanda in Mbombela and a crucial result from Uyo that saw Nigeria beat Benin 4–0.
It’s a historic night for Hugo Broos and his Bafana Bafana side, who finish as Group C winners with 18 points, ahead of Nigeria (17 pts) and Benin (17 pts).
The hosts dominated from start to finish — Thalente Mbatha opened the scoring with a superb strike, Oswin Appollis doubled the lead before half-time, and Evidence Makgopa sealed the win with a well-taken header in the second half.
Meanwhile in Cotonou, Victor Osimhen netted a hat-trick (3’, 37’, 51’) and Onyeka added a late fourth as Nigeria thrashed Benin 4–0, ensuring South Africa finish top of the group.