World Cup (Q): South Africa under more pressure than Nigeria – Udeze

Former Nigeria international Ifeanyi Udeze has said South Africa will be under more pressure than the Super Eagles when the two sides face off in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture at Free State Stadium on Tuesday.

Coming from a 1-0 win against Rwanda in Uyo, the Super Eagles will come up against a Bafana Bafana side, who secured a 3-0 victory against Lesotho. With the ticket from Group C still open, Udeze believes table toppers Bafana Bafana will be under pressure.

“The South Africans are under more pressure than the Super Eagles. They will be playing in front of their fans, they know they are topping the group and also the issue of the three point’s deduction is there,” Udeze said on Brila FM.

“So, for me I believe they are more under pressure and I expect our players to go there and play as a team and do all they can to get the result.”

In the absence of striker Victor Osimhen, who got injured during the victory against Rwanda, Udeze said: ”With Osimhen out of the game this is another opportunity for Arokodare and Dessers to step in and show they are capable replacements.”

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