The chatter across South Africa focuses on the need for Nigeria to do BafanaBafana a favor against Benin, but the reality is clear: Hugo Broos’s side must still keep their end of the bargain.
For South Africa to secure a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, they must earn a victory against Rwanda this Tuesday and simultaneously hope the Super Eagles defeat Group C leaders Benin.
Read: Hugo Broos Backs Bafana Bafana Ahead of Final World Cup Push
Form Guide
The match against Rwanda will be anything but easy. Bafana Bafana will be seeking revenge after falling to a commanding 2-0 defeat in the reverse fixture.
That memorable victory for Rwanda—their first-ever encounter with South Africa—was sealed by clinical finishes from Innocent Nshuti and Gilbert Mugisha, harnessing the power of their home turf.
While the door to qualification is closed for Rwanda, they are playing purely for pride and to improve their position; Adel Amrouche’s team currently sits fourth in the group with 11 points.
How to watch
The match is scheduled to kick-off at 18:00 on Tuesday, 14 October 2025 and will be carried live on the public broadcaster’s radio stations for commentary. The match will be broadcast live on SABC 3, SABC Plus, SABC Sport digital platforms and on the Pay-TV platform, SuperSport channel 202.
Additionally, the match can be streamed on Showmax, with the build-up set to commence half an hour prior to kick off.
Players to watch
Bafana Bafana (South Africa)
Mohau Nkota (Winger): All eyes will be on the former Orlando Pirates man to deliver the goods. He will be looking to bounce back and improve on his previous performance against Zimbabwe, where he frustratingly struck the woodwork.
Sipho Mbule (Midfielder): Mbule was in peak form against Zimbabwe and is expected to be the key creative force for South Africa, tasked with unlocking the Rwandan defense.
Defence Re-Shuffled: With defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi suspended, Broos has called up Stellenbosch centre-back Thabo Moloisane. Moloisane may be paired with Nkosinathi Sibisi. As the most experienced defender in the current squad, Sibisi will need to show leadership and character to marshal the rear guard effectively.
The Amavubi (Rwanda)
Coach Adel Amrouche will be relying on several key players to spoil South Africa’s party:
Joy-Lance Mickels (Winger): Amrouche will be counting on the seasoned prowess of Mickels, whose current form is stellar. He has been dazzling in the Azerbaijan Premier League, tallying an impressive three goals in just five appearances for Sabah.
Fiacre Ntwari (Goalkeeper): The Kaizer Chiefs stalwart is expected to marshal the defense. His string of standout performances, marked by crucial saves and unwavering composure, has been a cornerstone for Rwanda. Ntwari’s familiarity with many Bafana players from the Betway Premiership could provide a decisive edge in the fiercely contested battle.
Betting odds (supplied by Hollywoodbets)
To win (90 min)
South Africa 1/5 | Draw 42/10 | Rwanda 15/1
On the virtue of playing on home soil and having a higher Fifa ranking, South Africa are the favourites to win this match. That being said, add their quest for a World Cup berth and I think it makes for an absolute banker!
Back South Africa on the win and over 3.5 goals at 23/10