World Cup Qualifier: Hope Rises For Nigeria As Zimbabwe Changes Venue For South Africa Clash

World Cup Qualifier: Hope Rises For Nigeria As Zimbabwe Changes Venue For South Africa Clash

Sampson Adedeji

The Zimbabwe Football Federation has announced a change in venue for their upcoming home match against South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Initially, Zimbabwe had planned to host the Bafana Bafana in South Africa due to stadium issues at home.

However, on Tuesday, the Federation revealed that the match will now be played in Rwanda.

As part of their qualifying campaign, the Warriors will travel to Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire to face Benin Republic on September 1.

They are also scheduled to host Rwanda in South Africa four days later. Despite the logistical challenges, Zimbabwe remains hopeful of securing a spot at the 2026 World Cup, set to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Pundits believe that if the world cup qualifier is held in South Africa, it will be easier for the group leaders to pick three points and extend their lead. With Nigeria in fourth position, aiming at the ticket for world cup, if the match goes in the way of Zimbabwe, then Super Eagles can close the gap and raise hope of snatching the ticket.