Is South Africa vs Nigeria Football Match Live on TV?

The most-awaited match in the FIFA World Cup 2026 CAF qualifiers is knocking on the door, as South Africa are ready to take on Nigeria on their home soil, Bloemfontein, on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025. Bafana Bafana are currently focused on picking up a victory against the Super Eagles to secure their top spot in the group. However, while there are no official statements from FIFA yet, Bafana Bafana risk facing a three-point deduction for adding the suspended Teboho Mokoena in the 2-0 win over Lesotho in March 2025. As a result, there is still some uncertainty prevailing in this group.

Form Guide

The South African national football team are leading this group with 16 points from seven games, and standing ahead of second-placed Benin, which gives them a three-point lead with three games in hand. The Bafanas are coming after a dominating 2-0 victory against Lesotho, which will definitely boost their confidence in matchday 8 of group C.

On the other hand, the Nigerian national football team are in third place with 10 points in their hand. On the last matchday, the Super Eagles faced some difficulty against Rwanda; however, they still managed to win the game with a 1-0 scoreline. With two wins and four draws, the Super Eagles are looking for first place in this pack; a victory will surely help them reach their destination.

South Africa National Football Team vs Nigeria National Football Team News

South Africa National Football Team: The Bafana's key centre-back, Thabo Moloisane is suffering from a head injury in the 3-0 win over Lesotho at Bloemfontein's Toyota Stadium, and it is unclear whether or not he will be back in time for the game against Nigeria at the same venue. Injured right-back Nyiko Mobbie has been replaced in the Bafana squad by Thabiso Monyane.

Nigeria National Football Team: Victor Oshimen is more likely to miss this game, as he was early subbed off in the game against Rwanda, and it looks like he will miss this pivotal game too.

Match Preview

The FIFA World Cup 2026 CAF qualifier Group C has grown in interest among the public media, as the Super Eagles are currently eyeing the top spot of the pack with 10 points in hand, and the Bafana Bafana are in the top spot in uncertainty, as they might lose their three points, which is helping them to top the pack. However, if the Super Eagles can hold South Africa in Bloemfontein, then Nigeria will take over the top spot. Matchday 8 is forcing the media to keep the spotlight on the charisma of this game.

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South Africa vs Nigeria Predicted Lineup

Here is SportDunia's predicted lineup of South Africa vs Nigeria for the FIFA World Cup 2026 CAF qualifiers.

South Africa Predicted Lineup:

Ronwen Willams (GK), Nyiko Mobbie, Thabo Brendon Moloisane, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Aubrey Modiba, Thalente Mbatha, Teboho Mokoena, Mohau Nkota, Sipho Mbule, Oswin Appollis, and Lyle Foster

Nigeria Predicted Lineup:

Stan Nwabali (GK), Calvin Bassey, William Troost-Ekong, Ola Aina, Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Oneyka, Moses Simon, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, and Tolu Arokodare.

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