Former Nigeria international, Ifeanyi Udeze says South Africa’s Bafana Bafana are under more pressure than the Super Eagles ahead of their clash on Tuesday in Johannesburg.
The Group C encounter is matchday 8 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Super Eagles revived their qualification hopes on Saturday with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Rwanda in Uyo, and now look to close the gap on Bafana Bafana to three points.
According to Udeze, the pressure will be heavier on the South Africans.
“The South Africans are under more pressure than the Super Eagles. They will be playing in front of their fans, they know they are topping the group, and the issue of the three points deduction is also there,” Udeze told Brila FM.
“So, for me, they are more under pressure and I expect our players to go there, play as a team, and do all they can to get the result.”
The Super Eagles will be without star striker Victor Osimhen, who picked up an injury against Rwanda. Udeze, however, believes his absence opens the door for others to step up.
“With Osimhen out, this is another opportunity for Tolu Arokodare and Cyriel Dessers to step in and show they are capable replacements,” he added.
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