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The official ball of the 2026 FIFA World Cup named “Trionda” is displayed during a presentation event in Mexico City, Mexico on October 3, 2025.
Benin have solidified their lead in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C qualifiers following a 1-0 win away against Rwanda on Friday.
They now sit on 17 points with one match to go, while South Africa remain second with 15 points from nine matches played.
Benin will play away against Nigeria on Tuesday, while Rwanda will travel to Mbombela where they will face Bafana Bafana who will be desperate for a win.
Nigeria beat Lesotho 2-1 in Polokwane to keep their qualification hopes alive in the group.
Likuena held their own against the visitors and it was still goalless at halftime.
Early in the second half, the Super Eagles won a penalty and their Captain William Troost-Ekong made it 1-0 from the dead ball situation.
The Nigerians extended their lead with 10 minutes left on the clock.
Lesotho managed to pull one back three minutes later and they were unfortunate not to find the equalising goal deep into stoppage time.
