Delay in Kick-off for the Benin vs Lesotho Match: What’s Going On?

On Tuesday, September 9, the 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Benin and Lesotho was set to occur, but the start has been postponed.

Details: The stadium hosting the match experienced lighting issues, prompting organizers to delay kick-off until the problem is fixed.

Reminder: Previously, we shared that the South African national team is close to qualifying for their first World Cup in 16 years. As the qualifiers come to a close, much relies on Bafana Bafana, with scenarios available for them to secure their spot in North America.