South Africa qualify ahead of Nigeria to 2026 World Cup after big win over Rwanda

The Bafana Bafana of South Africa have officially qualified to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after delivering a big win over Rwanda in its final qualifier with a little help from Nigeria. South Africa needed a win over Rwanda and also needed Nigeria to...

South Africa secures World Cup spot with 3-0 win over Rwanda

Poll By Canadian Press on October 14, 2025. JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa became the latest African nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Rwanda 3-0 Tuesday to top its qualifying group, despite being docked three points for...

‘Guilt had already been assigned’ – WHO began using 'famine' against Israel just weeks after Oct 7, without evidence

Palestinians stand in lines for food in Gaza City, September 17, 2025. (Photo: Ali Hassan/Flash90) A World Health Organization (WHO) representative revealed that a group of international officials agreed to accuse Israel of causing famine in Gaza...

Nigeria's World Cup hopes hang in the balance as South Africa lead Rwanda in first half of WCQ

South Africa are currently leading Rwanda in the first half of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Mbombela Goals from Thalente Mbatha and Oswin Appollis ensured the Bafana Bafana return to the summit of the CAF qualification group C Fans...

South Africa vs Rwanda – Match Preview & Prediction

Rabat – South Africa hosts Rwanda in Mbombela in their final Group C match of the African World Cup qualifiers This is a must-win for South Africa. Bafana Bafana needs the three points to restore control over their qualification hopes after a...

Rwanda exports critical mineral tungsten concentrate to the U.S. for the first time

The United States has received its first shipment of tungsten concentrate from Rwanda, marking a major milestone in Washington’s effort to diversify its mineral supply chains and strengthen ties with Africa. The tungsten concentrate, sourced from...

Rwanda FA boss Shema joins FIFA anti-racism committee

South Africa vs Rwanda LIVE: World Cup qualifier result, latest updates and reaction

Benin topped the group at the beginning of the day, but were thrashed in Uyo, single-handedly by Galatasaray striker Osimhen, who fired his country into the play-offs as runners-up, leapfrogging Benin. The Super Eagles will go into a rankings list...

2026 WCQ: Nigeria, South Africa underestimated us in Group C battle – Rwanda captain, Bizimana

Rwanda captain, Djihad Bizimana has suggested that the likes of Nigeria and South Africa underestimated his team in Group C at the beginning of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. According to Bizimana, both the Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana...

Pakistan, Rwanda explore maritime corridors to boost East Africa trade

- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (APP): Pakistan and Rwanda have discussed strengthening bilateral trade through maritime-linked corridors connecting Karachi Port with key East African ports in a bid to boost access to regional markets and...

Rwanda unveils biodiversity strategy as ISO launches first global standard to ‘end war against nature’

Foster out for Bafana against Rwanda, Stellies’ Cupido called in

Bafana (15 points, +3 goal difference) must beat Rwanda, while also hoping arch-rivals Nigeria beat Group D leaders Benin (17 points, +5) in Uyo to reach next year’s tournament. A draw in Nigeria will see a host of permutations — including goal...

"Best team in Africa": Nigerians cheer Rwanda to win ahead of 2026 WCQ vs South Africa

Nigerians are flooding social media with support for Rwanda ahead of the decisive World Cup qualifier vs South Africa clash FIFA’s 3-point deduction leaves Bafana Bafana’s 2026 World Cup hopes hanging by a thread heading into the final matchday...

Azerbaijan approves Kigali Amendment on substances depleting ozone layer

The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer has been approved, Azernews reports. President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev signed the relevant law. According to the law, the Kigali Amendment...

World Cup Qualifier: South Africa suffer big blow ahead of Rwanda clash

South Africa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign has been dealt a major setback after star striker Lyle Foster was ruled out of the crucial encounter against Rwanda due to injury. The South African National Football team confirmed the...

South Africa beat Rwanda to qualify for 2026 World Cup

Thalente Mbatha and Oswin Appollis scored in the first half for South Africa and Evidence Makgopa sealed victory with a goal midway through the second period. South Africa topped the table with 18 points, one more than Nigeria, who hammered...

Hugo Broos replaces injured Lyle Foster with Ashley Cupido for Rwanda clash

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has replaced the injured Lyle Foster with Ashley Cupido for their final Fifa World Cup 2026 qualifier against Rwanda at Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday night (6pm kick-off). “Cupido has received a late call-up to the...

WCQ: Bafana Bafana suffer a major blow ahead of crucial tie against Rwanda

Bafana Bafana have been hit with a major setback ahead of the final round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. South Africa are hoping to secure the top spot in Group C but need to beat Rwanda at the...

Mass atrocities feared in Darfur after paramilitaries seize key Sudanese city of El-Fasher

This satellite image taken by Airbus DS shows two reddish stains on the ground near what are likely Rapid Support Forces vehicles in the Daraja Oula neighborhood of el-Fasher, Sudan, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. © AIRBUS DS 2025 / AP Fears mounted in...

Inside Rwanda’s Mushroom Revolution: Women, youth and the power of Juncao Technology

KIGALI, Rwanda, Oct 13 — Suzanne Nikuze has come a long way. From a modest experiment in her backyard in the Rwandan capital of Kigali’s Gasabo district, to a thriving agribusiness that is transforming lives, promoting sustainable agriculture and...