Nigeria, Sept. 6 -- South Africa's Bafana Bafana tightened their grip on Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Lesotho on Friday.

The result saw them extending their lead at the summit and putting additional pressure on the struggling Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of a decisive double-header.

Goals from Mihlali Nkota (15'), Lyle Foster (63'), and Oswin Appollis (67') sealed the win for Hugo Broos' men in Bloemfontein, taking them to 16 points after seven matches.

The result leaves South Africa nine points clear of Nigeria, who remain fourth with seven points but have a game in hand ahead of their must-win clash against Rwanda on Saturday in Uyo.

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