2026 World Cup (Qualifiers): South Africa’s captain doesn’t think Benin will beat Nigeria.
South Africa captain Ronwen Williams believes Benin will not be able to beat Nigeria in the decisive 2026 World Cup qualifying match scheduled for Tuesday.
Le capitaine des Bafana Bafana de l’Afrique du Sud, Ronwen Williams@The Guardian
South Africa captain Ronwen Williams remains hopeful despite a complicated situation in the race for the 2026 World Cup. Ahead of the final qualifying matchday, the Bafana Bafana goalkeeper believes Benin will not beat Nigeria — a result that would keep his team’s chance of qualification alive.
“If you look back, a month ago everything looked clear for our qualification — until FIFA docked us three points for fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho”, Williams recalled in an interview with Sports Wire.
South Africa, held to a 0-0 draw by Zimbabwe on Friday, will have to beat Rwanda on Tuesday and rely on Benin slipping up. Still, the captain refuses to give up: “I’m convinced things will eventually go our way. I still believe in fairy tales.” Tune in tomorrow afternoon for the outcome.