South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has offered his insights ahead of the March 2026 World Cup qualifiers, forecasting a Super Eagles victory over Rwanda as the Super Eagles look to secure vital points in their pursuit of qualification.
Currently sitting fifth in the Group C standings, the Super Eagles are yet to secure a win after four matchdays, having drawn three times and lost once in a competitive group that includes Rwanda, Benin, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Lesotho.
As the three-time African champions prepare to face Rwanda and Zimbabwe in March’s qualifiers, the Belgian tactician asserted that the West African side have the quality to overcome Rwanda.
Broos highlights March as decisive in Super Eagles World Cup hopes
In a recent interview, Broos emphasised the significance of the upcoming March fixtures in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, stating that the results could determine the fate of teams in Group C.
“We now have seven points, and then I count six (in March), it’s 13. And then we have four games, which tally up to 12 points.
“I think if you have 16-17 points, you have qualified,” said Broos in an interview shared by African Football.
“All the teams are still in the running. Therefore, March can be a key month, and things will be a little bit clearer. And then after that, we can say, for example, Rwanda is out.
“Again, that’s why it’s very important to win the two games (against Lesotho and Benin),” he added.
Rwanda currently leads Group C with seven points, edging out second-placed South Africa and third-placed Benin on goal difference. Lesotho sit in fourth with five points, while Nigeria' remain fifth with three points, and Zimbabwe trail at the bottom with two points.
