Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong believes South Africa will be feeling the pressure ahead of their pivotal 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday night, SPORTS MACRO reports.
The two rivals will face off in what promises to be an intense showdown at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. Their previous encounter in the qualifiers ended in a 1-1 draw.
While both teams have high stakes, their motivations differ: a win would bring South Africa closer to their first World Cup appearance since 2010, whereas a victory for Nigeria would significantly boost their chances of qualifying.
“We are focused on the opportunity ahead, and I think the pressure is on South Africa,” Troost-Ekong said at a press conference. “We have everything to gain.”
