President of the South African Football Association (SAFA), Danny Jordaan, has thrown his support behind the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they prepare for Sunday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff final against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Jordaan’s gesture comes shortly after Nigeria and South Africa fiercely contested for the sole World Cup ticket available from their group a battle Nigeria ultimately won to reach the playoff stage.
In a video shared on SAFA’s official platform, Jordaan reflected on the intense qualification campaign, admitting that Group C had been “tight and very stressful” for both nations.
Despite the rivalry, he offered his full support to the Nigerian team. “I want to wish Nigeria the best in their match against the Democratic Republic of Congo,” he said, extending personal goodwill to former NFF president Amaju Pinnick and current president Ibrahim Gusau.
Jordaan praised the Super Eagles’ strength and pedigree, describing Nigeria as “a big team” with world-class players capable of delivering a strong performance in the final.
His show of solidarity highlights the magnitude of Sunday’s encounter in Rabat, where Nigeria coming off a dominant 4-1 semifinal win over Gabon will battle a confident DR Congo side that edged Cameroon 1-0 to reach the final.
