05/10/2025
Nigeria’s hope of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup is still alive.
Currently, Nigeria sits in third place in their group, tied on points with South Africa, who occupy second place, while Benin Republic leads the table. Despite the challenging position, Nigeria’s qualification chances remain strong—estimated at around 79%.
Meanwhile, South Africa’s hopes have taken a hit after FIFA deducted three points from them for fielding a player who had received two yellow cards in previous matches, a violation of FIFA’s regulations