South Africa Tops Group C After Victory Over Lesotho in World Cup Qualifiers
Khaled Hegazy
Dailysports's expert
South Africa surged to the top of Group C in the African zone of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after a commanding 2-0 victory over Lesotho on matchday five. The win gives Bafana Bafana a significant advantage ahead of their pivotal clash against Benin.
Dominance Without Breakthrough
Hugo Broos's team dominated possession and attacked nonstop from the first whistle. But South Africa was frustrated by Lesotho's small defensive line, which kept the score tied at halftime.
Second-Half Surge
The breakthrough finally came in the 60th minute when Relebohile Mofokeng latched onto a precise pass from Elias Mokwana to open the scoring. Just four minutes later, Jayden Adams doubled South Africa’s lead, sealing the vital three points.
Group Standings and Next Challenge
With this victory, South Africa now leads Group C with 10 points, ahead of Benin (8 points) and Rwanda (7 points), who suffered a 2-0 defeat to Nigeria.
