Nigeria v Benin live: World Cup 2026 qualifier score and updates plus South Africa-Rwanda latest

Nigeria battle Benin and South Africa host Rwanda to conclude CAF World Cup qualifying

Good afternoon and welcome to the Independent’s live coverage of CAF qualifying for the World Cup 2026 in the USA, Canada and Mexico next year.

Nigeria host Benin and South Africa entertain Rwanda in the final games of a thrilling Group C.

The Super Eagles have struggled under Eric Chelle, but not all hope is lost ahead of the final game, with automatic qualification and a route via the play-offs up for grabs.

Follow along for the team news and build-up to an exciting round of games.

Jack Rathborn14 October 2025 15:20