Peter Mokaba Stadium gets the green light for World Cup qualifier

Peter Mokaba Stadium gets the green light for World Cup qualifier

Hugo Broos' side are competeing for a place at the World Cup finals to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico in 2026.

South Africa are currently in second place in Group C with two wins, one draw and one loss from their opening four qualifiers.

Next up is a double header with Lesotho, with the first game taking place in Polokwane on March 21, ahead of an away day on September 1.

SAFA president Danny Jordaan said in a statement: "Hosting this game in Polokwane, Limpopo, is a continuation of our commitment to taking the team to different parts of the country.

"We hope to see the passionate and packed stadiums we saw in Mangaung, Gqeberha and Cape Town during the team's unbeaten run in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers last year.

“Now it is Polokwane's turn to fill up the stadium.”

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