South Africa v Nigeria

South Africa v Nigeria

World Cup final squads ranked: Of all 48 national teams, who can win this summer?

Why Relebohile Mofokeng is South Africa's player to watch the World Cup

2026 World Cup: Which 48 teams qualified for the tournament?

World Cup final squads ranked: Of all 48 national teams, who can win this summer?

Why Relebohile Mofokeng is South Africa's player to watch the World Cup

2026 World Cup: Which 48 teams qualified for the tournament?

Match Formations

Game Information

Match Timeline

Match Commentary

FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF Standings

WCQ - CAF News

2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

South AfricaSouth AfricaRSA

5-2-1, 17 PTS

NigeriaNigeriaNGA

2-5-1, 11 PTS

William Troost-Ekong - 25' OG

Cyriel Dessers - 44'

1
Williams
20
Kabini
14
Mbokazi
21
Ngezana
18
Mdunyelwa
15
Aubaas
4
Mokoena
7
Appollis
17
Mbule
23
Nkota
9
Foster

No.Name
1Ronwen Williams
14Mbekezeli Mbokazi
21Siyabonga Ngezana
20Samukelo Kabini
18Zuko Mdunyelwa 2James Monyane
17Sipho Mbule 5Thalente Mbatha
15Bathusi Jurry Aubaas
4Teboho Mokoena
9Lyle Foster 13Iqraam Rayners
7Oswin Appollis 8Kamogelo Sebelebele
23Mohau Nkota

Substitutes
3Thabo Moloisane
16Sipho Chaine
11Mduduzi Shabalala
10Relebohile Mofokeng
6Aubrey Modiba
19Khulumani Ndamane
22Ricardo Goss
12Luke Le Roux

Free State Stadium

12:00 PM, September 9, 2025Coverage: ESPN Deportes/ESPN+

Bloemfontein, South Africa

Referees:
Pierre Atcho

South Africa

Nigeria

KO
10
18
18
25
44
HT
45
48
63
70
78
82
84
90
90+4
FT

- Match ends, South Africa 1, Nigeria 1.
90'+8' Second Half ends, South Africa 1, Nigeria 1.
90'+7' Handball by Ademola Lookman (Nigeria).

Data is currently unavailable.

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