South Africa winger Oswin Appollis is expecting a challenging encounter when Bafana Bafana take on the Super Eagles of Nigeria in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, SPORTS MACRO reports.
The Group A clash is set to take place on Tuesday at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, with high stakes for both teams.
Bafana Bafana are edging closer to securing their first World Cup appearance since hosting the tournament in 2010. Hugo Broos’ side currently lead the group with 16 points, while Nigeria sit third, trailing by six points.
Appollis acknowledged the strength of the Nigerian squad but expressed confidence in his team’s readiness.
“It’s going to be an exciting game but a difficult one. Nigeria have so much quality, but we’re ready for the fight,” he told The Sowetan.
The match is expected to be pivotal in determining which team advances to the 2026 World Cup, with only the group winners guaranteed qualification.
