Rwanda’s national team coach, Adel Amrouche, has expressed admiration for the impressive World Cup qualifying performances of both South Africa and Nigeria as they advance toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Nigeria concluded their group stage with a commanding 4-0 victory over Benin Republic in Uyo, securing their spot in the World Cup playoff rounds.
Victor Osimhen was the standout player of the match, netting his third international hat-trick and playing a pivotal role in keeping Nigeria’s World Cup dreams alive.
Meanwhile, South Africa clinched a direct qualification berth for the FIFA World Cup, marking their first appearance since they hosted the tournament in 2010.
This achievement placed South Africa just one point ahead of Nigeria, who will now compete in the playoff stage for a chance to qualify.
Amrouche Commends Nigeria’s Efforts
During the post-match press briefing, Amrouche extended his congratulations to both teams, emphasizing the importance of their roles as representatives of African football on the global stage.
“I am delighted for the Bafana Bafana coach and all the teams involved because Africa requires strong representatives like Nigeria, a formidable squad capable of showcasing our continent at the World Cup,” Amrouche remarked.
“The responsibility now is immense. Representing Africa means delivering performances that surpass what we witnessed during these qualifiers. Excellence must be the standard.”
Super Eagles of Nigeria || X” decoding=”async”/>Looking forward, Nigeria’s Super Eagles are scheduled to face Gabon in the semi-final round of the African playoffs, set to take place in Morocco on November 13. Their final seeding will be influenced by the forthcoming FIFA rankings.