“Steal the game” – South Africa’s Rayners vows it is win, draw or bust against Nigeria in Uyo
By People’s Voice Nigeria | News
Rayners has been included in the Bafana Bafana squad that will face the Super Eagles at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium this weekend in a matchday three encounter of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.
Nigeria are desperate for a first win of the series following their disappointing draws against Lesotho and Zimbabwe in November.
A win would see the Super Eagles overtake South Africa on the league table, as the Bafana Bafana only boast three points earned in a narrow win over the Benin Republic last year.
A draw for South Africa will keep them ahead of Nigeria while a victory would establish them as the favourite to secure the ticket to the Mundial.
And Rayners, who scored the goals that helped unfancied Stellenbosch to finish third in the PSL and qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup, has made clear South Africa’s intention ahead of the crucial encounter – win or draw, nothing less.
