Mathematically, Bafana Bafana may still need two wins from their last two matches next month to be sure of qualification for the 2026 World Cup, if Fifa docks three points over a suspension bungle.
The South Africans, though, will hope things transpire in a way they dont need maximum points, given their only remaining realistic challengers, Benin, face two tough last games and seem likely to drop points.
On form, Bafana will even be optimistic they can score wins against Rwanda and last-placed Zimbabwe in two games to be played in South Africa.