By Frank Ulom
BLOEMFONTEIN (CONVERSEER) – Welcome to the LIVE coverage of the qualification match between South Africa vs Nigeria for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The match is one of the most important matches in the qualifiers as a loss for the Super Eagles of Nigeria could see them out of the World Cup next summer.
South Africa, on the other hand, look qualified, but the Bafana Bafana are looking to end the Eagles’ dominance, which has continued for decades.
Nigeria are without their key striker, Victor Osimhen, and how they will fare depends on how much they need to be in next year’s finals.
South Africa’s possible starting lineup:
Williams; Mdunyelwa, Ndamane, Mbokazi, Modiba; Mokoena, Mbatha; Nkota, Mbule, Appollis; Foster
Nigeria’s possible starting lineup:
Nwabali; Aina, Fredrick, Bassey, Onyemaechi; Onyedika, Ndidi, Iwobi; Simon; Lookman, Arokodare
- Date: 9th September 2025
- Time: 5 PM (WAT, GMT+1)
- Venue: Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein, South Africa
WATCH LIVE COVERAGE BETWEEN SOUTH AFRICA VS NIGERIA BELOW
LIVE SCORES UPDATE
Kick off: 5 PM (WAT)
