South Africa’s national team has arrived in Uyo ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifying game against the Super Eagles at the Goodwill Akpabio Stadium. Photos of the South Africans disembarking from their flight have emerged on social media. Controversy erupted earlier at their flight was delayed by a few hours from Port Harcourt due to the closure of the Uyo Airport....Read The Full Story Here ▶
Meanwhile, some South Africans are blaming Nigeria for intentionally delaying their flight while the other accused the team of delayed departure.
The Group C encounter between both sides will be critical as both via for the top spot.
Nigeria, currently third in the FIFA World Cup African qualifiers table, is looking to secure a win that would catapult them to the top of the group before their next match against Benin Republic.
The Super Eagles have drawn their first two games, both ending 1-1 against Lesotho and Zimbabwe, leaving them in a tight spot against second-placed South Africa.
In their last 14 meetings, Nigeria has won seven and drawn five, while South Africa has only managed two victories.
Nigeria also recently defeated South Africa in a penalty shootout during the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), before losing to Ivory Coast in the final.
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