Benin beats Rwanda to top Group C
The race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification from CAF Group C took a dramatic and agonising turn for Nigeria's Super Eagles. Despite a late 2-1 victory over Lesotho, the Super Eagles' qualification fate slipped out of their hands as Benin secured a vital win against Rwanda to seize the top spot.
19:07 - 10.10.2025
Nwabali is NOT a goalkeeper!! Super Eagles shot-stopper slammed for costly error against Lesotho
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has been slammed for his crucial error in the 2-1 World Cup qualifying victory over Lesotho.
Meanwhile, the other important fixture saw Zimbabwe and South Africa share the spoils in a tense draw.
Benin beats Rwanda
Benin delivered a hammer blow to Nigeria's ambitions by defeating a high-flying Rwanda 1-0.
18:59 - 10.10.2025
The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a narrow victory against Lesotho away from home in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
The win puts Benin on 17 points, three points clear of Nigeria, with only the final matchday remaining.
Bafana Bafana stutter against The Warriors
The other key fixture saw South Africa held to a frustrating goalless draw by already-eliminated Zimbabwe.
18:54 - 10.10.2025
The Super Eagles got a crucial victory in their World Cup qualifying mid against Lesotho thanks to inspired performances from some players. Others, however, failed to show up.
South Africa, which is desperate to overcome FIFA points deduction, could not find a way past the Warriors' determined defence, even after a Zimbabwean player was sent off late in the game.
The draw means South Africa sits on 15 points; this result keeps the group incredibly tight at the top.
AFCON 2025