Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams is confident that his team is nearing a breakthrough in their long-standing quest to defeat the Super Eagles of Nigeria. South Africa’s national football team has struggled against their Nigerian counterparts, securing only two victories in 17 encounters.

The most recent meetings between the two teams have been closely contested, with the Super Eagles emerging victorious in their semi-final clash at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, winning 4-3 in a penalty shootout. The teams drew 1-1 in their last meeting in September 2024. Despite these setbacks, Williams believes that Bafana Bafana are making progress and are on the verge of a significant win.

Williams, the Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper, expressed his sentiments to reporters, stating, “We’re getting closer and closer to beating them. We saw it at AFCON, we saw it when we played them away in Nigeria. Hopefully, we can take that extra step and change the narrative.” This assessment is rooted in the team’s performance in their last two games against the Super Eagles, where they demonstrated notable improvement and competitiveness.

The upcoming match between Bafana Bafana and the Super Eagles is highly anticipated, given the historical context and the recent close encounters between the two teams. With Williams’ optimism and the team’s growing confidence, South African football fans are hopeful that their team will finally break the curse and secure a win against their Nigerian counterparts. As the teams prepare to face each other, the stage is set for an intense and thrilling match, with Bafana Bafana seeking to rewrite the narrative of their rivalry with the Super Eagles.