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South Africa are second in Group C of the 2026 FIFA WCQ
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Nigeria have only two points from their previous two qualifying matches
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The Nigeria Labor Congress had just called off a two-day strike which grounded public services Nationwide
The South African MNT, Bafana Bafana, faced significant troubles enroute to their World Cup qualifier match against Nigeria in Uyo.
The team arrived late in Nigeria on Wednesday, only to find themselves stranded in Port Harcourt due to the unavailability of connecting flights to Uyo.
Players, Team Officials and Fans of South Africa MNT. Photo | X
Players and Team officials spent a grueling 18 hours navigating Nigerian roads before finally reaching Port Harcourt Airport.
Bafana Bafana Players, Team Officials and Fans waiting at the Airport. Photo | X (BafanaBafana)