CHINA, RUSSIA, IRAN WARSHIPS ARRIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA FOR MILITARY EXERCISES. (PHOTO).

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 China, Russia, Iran warships arrive in South Africa for military exercises Chinese, Russian and Iranian warships arrived in South African waters for a week of naval drills starting Friday off the coast of Cape Town. The Chinese-led drills were organized last year under the BRICS bloc of developing nations and South Africa's armed forces said they will bring members of the bloc together to practice maritime safety and anti-piracy operations and “deepen cooperation.” China, Russia and South Africa are longtime members of BRICS, while Iran joined the group in 2024. It was not immediately clear if other countries from the BRICS group — which also includes Brazil, India and the United Arab Emirates among others — would take part in the drills. A spokesperson for the South African armed forces said he wasn't yet able to confirm all the countries participating in the drills, which are due to run until next Friday. Chinese, Russian and Iranian ships have been seen moving into and out ...

2026 WCQ: ‘MY PLAYERS ARE AWARE’ – ROHR NAMES MOST IMPORTANT MATCHES IN BENIN HISTORY. (PHOTO).


 2026 WCQ: ‘My players are aware’ – Rohr names most important matches in Benin history


Benin Republic coach, Gernot Rohr, has said that his players are already aware that their last two games in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Nigeria are the most important matches in the country’s history.

Benin will make it to the 2026 World Cup to be played in the US, Canada and Mexico if the beat Rwanda on Friday and Nigeria on Tuesday.

Rohr, while highlighting the magnitude of the games, pointed out that the two fixtures are pivotal to their dream of reaching the global stage for the first time.

The Franco-German coach spoke to the press ahead of the decisive encounters against Rwanda and Nigeria.

“These matches against Rwanda and Nigeria are the two most important matches in the history of Benin, I think. The players are aware of that,” the former Super Eagles coach said.

The Cheetahs recorded a shock 2-1 victory over the Super Eagles in June 2024, Nigeria’s only loss in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Nigeria have a date with Lesotho in South Africa on Friday before welcoming Benin at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Tuesday.

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