Coach of the senior national team of South Africa Hugo Broos resorted to divinity as his side chase a world cup ticket to the 2026 tournament which will be held in USA, Mexico and Canada.
Broos side will head into tomorrow’s game against Nigeria looking for a win to seal their spot at the tournament, but the coach is aware that they will be docked three points for fielding an ineligible player in Teboho Mokoena in their 2-0 win over Lesotho in March.
They both themselves in a very commanding position with the 3-0 win over Lesotho on Friday, further cementing their position as the group leaders heading into the final three games of the series.
However the three goals and three point deduction if applied as expected by FIFA will mean, they won’t be through to the World Cup even if they are able to beat Nigeria in tomorrow’s crunch tie. A situation that has made Broos to seek divine help.
“If God is for us. Then maybe we can qualify next Tuesday for the world cup and that stays as a goal for us . We are in a good situation. We have everything in our hands. So it’s up to us now to finish”, he said.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
