Oswin Appollis Issues Warning Ahead of Bafana Bafana’s World Cup Qualifier Against Lesotho

Bafana Bafana attacker Oswin Appollis has sent a warning ahead of South Africa’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho, which will take place at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on 21 March.

Hugo Broos’ squad is currently in Polokwane preparing for two upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Following the Lesotho clash on Human Rights Day, Bafana will travel to Ivory Coast for a match against Benin four days later.

A 23-man squad reported for camp on Monday as the team gears up for these decisive fixtures.

Appollis, one of the standout performers during Bafana’s 2025 AFCON qualifying campaign, has cautioned against taking Lesotho lightly despite the country’s small population of approximately 2.3 million people.

“It’s going to be a very difficult game. Lesotho is a hard-running team, with lots of fighters,” Appollis told SAFA media.

“Our preparations have gone well. So, it’s going to be a difficult game, but as South Africa, we are always ready to put in the work and fight hard for the team.

“The mood in camp has been amazing, the boys are ready for Friday and you can see the excitement from the guys for Friday.

“As we know, the coach always tells us, everyone wants to beat South Africa now. Everybody comes guns blazing.

“It won’t be an easy game, but if we prepare well, as we have prepared well, we can get a positive result if we put in the hard work,” added the pint-sized winger.

Bafana currently sit in second place in Group C, trailing Rwanda, after securing two wins, one draw, and one loss in their four matches thus far.

Kick-off for the highly anticipated encounter is scheduled for 18:00.