South Africa moved a step closer to the FIFA 2026 World Cup with a 1-1 home draw with Nigeria , who are left facing a nervy final two qualifying matches in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) group stages.

Bafana Bafana took the lead in the Group C encounter at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa on Tuesday when Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong put through his own net in the 25th minute.

Calvin Bassey levelled for Nigeria when he headed home in the final minute of the first half.

The result moved South Africa six points clear at the top of the group with two games to play.

Nigeria climbed to second spot ahead of Benin, who played Lesotho in the day’s later game, on goal difference.

The Super Eagles face Lesotho away on October 6 before hosting Benin at

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