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Bafana Bafana of South Africa has finally arrived in Uyo for Friday\u2019s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria.<\/p>\n
The players and their officials arrived at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo around 11am on Thursday.<\/p>\n
The contingent left for their base, Four Point by Sheraton Hotel following their arrival.<\/p>\n
The delegation arrived in Nigeria on Wednesday but spent the night in Port Harcourt after failing to connect a flight to Uyo.<\/p>\n
Hugo Broos\u2019 side will have their final training session later this evening.<\/p>\n
Friday\u2019s encounter is billed for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.<\/p>\n
2026 WCQ: Bafana Bafana storm Uyo for Super Eagles showdown<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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