Nigeria 1-1 South Africa: ‘Broos says his side fought from the 46th to the 95th minute and I think the result is correct’

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos believes the 1-1 draw against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in their 2026 FIFA orld Cup matchday three qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state was a fair result.

‘First of all I think the result of a draw is correct, we had our chances and Nigeria had their chances. I have to congratulate my players. As you know or you don’t know, we had terrible travel to Nigeria on Wednesday. We were only in bed at 2am on Thursday, so we travelled for 20 hours.

‘When you see the mentality of the players, I can only be proud because it was a tough game against a good team,’ said Broos in his post match press conference.

The Bafana Bafana of South Africa went to the break with a 1-0 lead after a well-taken goal by midfielder Themba Zwane but the Super Eagles pulled one back immediately after the restart.

‘In the first half, I think we played fantastic football, we had some chances and we could have scored a goal. It was a little bit unlucky from our side that after two minutes in the second half we conceded the goal and from there you know it was going to be difficult.

‘We fought from the 46th to the 95th minute and I think the result is correct.’
Meanwhile, Broos has called for the use of VAR during remaining 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.

‘For these kind of games, I think we need VAR because it is too important. You saw that it was a good thing at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) because there were some decisions that you saw on VAR that they were not right or they were right. We are playing for the World Cup and I think in such a competition with such important games we need VAR.

‘Maybe it is a question of money, I don’t know. Or it is expensive, I know from my country Belgium too. Every competition game is with VAR and it is important because one goal can decide if you go or don’t go to the World Cup. We need it.’