Bafana Bafana of South Africa are the new leaders of Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers after they beat a resolute Lesotho 2-0 at home.
They now have 10 points from five matches.
Benin are second in the standings on eight points after they were forced to a 2-2 draw by Zimbabwe in Durban.
Benin will welcome South Africa in Abidjan Tuesday in the clash of first against second.
Rwanda dropped to third with seven points after they fell to Nigeria 2-0 in Kigali.
The Super Eagles climbed to fourth after they recorded six points.
Lesotho are now fifth on five points from as many games, while Zimbabwe remain rock bottom on three points.
How new energy got Super Eagles to soar high above Rwanda
It was the dream outing for Galatasaray talisman Victor Osimhen as his brace lifted the Super Eagles of Nigeria to a comfortable win in Rwanda. First World Cup qualifying Appearance for Nigeria and first goal For Victor Osimhen and officially his 24th goal for Nigeria and he’s Nigeria 2nd highest goal scorer. Just behind Rashidi ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
Super Eagles captain salutes Eric Chelle, Osimhen
Super Eagles captain William Ekong has hailed coach Eric Chelle and Victor Osimhen after they recorded their first win in the 2026 World Cup qualifying series today in Rwanda. Osimhen first half brace lifted Nigeria to a first-ever victory in Rwanda. The Super Eagles have now climbed to fourth in Group C with six points ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
Osimhen revives Super Eagles World Cup hopes
Victor Osimhen today revived the Super Eagles 2026 World Cup qualification hopes after his brace gave them their first win in the series and also their first win in Rwanda. Nigeria now have six points from five matches and climb to fourth in Group C. South Africa now top the group with 10 points, Benin ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
HALFTIME: Rwanda 0 Super Eagles 2
The Super Eagles lead by two Victor Osimhen goals halfway through this must-win 2026 World Cup qualifier in Rwanda. Osimhen showed his sharpness in front of goal when stabbed home a freekick by Ademola Lookman after 10 minutes of action. Captain William Ekong almost profited from another Ademola Lookamn free kick six minutes later but ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
OFFICIAL: Super Eagles unleash Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, Chukwueze
As first reported by SCORENigeria, coach Eric Chelle has started Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon and Samuel Chukwueze as he goes for the kill this afternoon in Rwanda. The new coach has gone with his preferred 4-4-2 formation as we also first reported, but he is also known to change formations in the course ... Read more Continue reading here ▶