2026 WQ: They will qualify, S’ African coach backs Nigeria

Despite Nigeria’s shaky start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, South Africa head coach Hugo Broos remains confident that the Super Eagles have the quality to turn things around.

Nigeria has endured a frustrating campaign, failing to secure a win in their first four matches and currently sitting second from bottom in their six-team group. 

Broos, whose South Africa side shares the top spot with Rwanda and Benin, admitted he was surprised by Nigeria’s struggles.

“I am surprised that Nigeria are four points behind us because they have too much quality,” Broos said, as per ScoreNigeria via Soccernet.

The Bafana Bafana coach remains confident that the Super Eagles will bounce back in the next round of matches in March.

“I believe they will come back by the next window. All the teams in our group are still in the running (to qualify for the World Cup),” he added