Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has reiterated his belief that his team will qualify for the 2026 FIFA World cup as they gear up to face Rwanda in the last group match.
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Following a goalless draw to Zimbabwe on Friday, Bafana’s final match of these World Cup qualifiers, and the hosts, who remain second on the standings and two points behind leaders Benin, welcome Rwanda who are out of the qualifying equation. For Hugo Broos’ side, they’ll need to beat the Rwandans and then hope that the Nigerians beat Benin at home on the same day.
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Despite the setback against Zimbabwe, Broos said the spark has been ignited in the team with the players fully prepared for the showdown against Rwanda.
“We are back mentally, and that is very important. The (team’s) qualities didn’t disappear with the draw against Zimbabwe. It was mentally that we had to recover and turn the button. You can be sure that the button has been turned, and mentality, the team spirit and the belief is there again,” he said.
“This is another amazing thing about this team, and after the uppercut we got on Friday, everyone can turn the button and focus on the next job in the shortest period of time. Therefore, I believe again and I’m confident that tomorrow we will fight for it again, and we will try to win the game, and we will have a big chance to win.”
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