Plans by Zimbabwe to play their 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in Botswana has been reversed. The decision offers a boost to Bafana Bafana, who will now play their “away” match in familiar surroundings, potentially easing some of the pressure ahead of the crucial fixture. South Africa, lead Group C with 17 points, three clear of second-placed Benin Republic. They however risk three points deduction for fielding ineligible midfielder Teboho Mokoena in their clash with Lesotho. Should South Africa be found guilty, the team risk three points deduction and a 3-0 loss applied as punishment.