How to watch today's South Africa vs Nigeria World Cup qualification game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

South Africa face Nigeriaat Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday in a crucial CAF World Cup Qualifying Group C showdown.

South Africa currently top the group, while Nigeria are third and must chase victory to boost their qualification chances.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel information, streaming details, and more.

How to watch South Africa vs Nigeria online - TV channels & live streams

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South Africa vs Nigeria kick-off time

World Cup Qualification CAF - Grp. C

The match will be played at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday, with kick-off at 12 pm ET for fans in the US. 

Team news & squads

South Africa vs Nigeria lineups

South Africa

4-2-3-1

Formation

4-2-3-1

NGA

1

R. Williams

21

S. Ngezana

20

S. Kabini

14

M. Mbokazi

18

Z. Mdunyelwa

15

B. Aubaas

4

T. Mokoena

7

O. Appollis

17

S. Mbule

23

M. Nkota

9

L. Foster

23

S. Nwabili

13

B. Fredrick

5

W. Troost-Ekong

2

O. Aina

21

C. Bassey

17

A. Iwobi

14

F. Dele-Bashiru

7

A. Lookman

15

M. Simon

4

W. Ndidi

19

C. Dessers

4-2-3-1

NGA

RSA

-Line up

• 1

  R. Williams

• 21

  S. Ngezana

  18’

• 20

  S. Kabini

• 14

  M. Mbokazi

• 18

  Z. Mdunyelwa

  63’

• 15

  B. Aubaas

  48’

• 4

  T. Mokoena

  82’

• 7

  O. Appollis

  84’

• 17

  S. Mbule

  84’

• 23

  M. Nkota

• 9

  L. Foster

  90’ + 4’

Substitutes

• 10

  R. Mofokeng

• 16

  S. Chaine

• 8

  K. Sebelebele

  84’

• 11

  M. Shabalala

• 22

  R. Goss

• 3

  T. Moloisane

• 5

  T. Mbatha

  84’

• 19

  K. Ndamane

• 6

  A. Modiba

• 12

  L. Le Roux

• 2

  T. Monyane

  63’

• 13

  I. Rayners

  90’ + 4’

Manager

• H. Broos

NGA

-Line up

• 23

  S. Nwabili

• 13

  B. Fredrick

• 5

  W. Troost-Ekong

  25’

  46’

• 2

  O. Aina

  10’

• 21

  C. Bassey

  45’

• 17

  A. Iwobi

• 14

  F. Dele-Bashiru

• 7

  A. Lookman

  18’

• 15

  M. Simon

  78’

• 4

  W. Ndidi

  70’

• 19

  C. Dessers

  46’

Substitutes

• 20

  R. Onyedika

• 12

  B. Osayi-Samuel

  10’

• 8

  F. Onyeka

• 10

  T. Arokodare

  46’

• 1

  A. Adeleye

• 3

  B. Onyemaechi

  46’

  90’

• 16

  A. Obasogie

• 11

  S. Chukwueze

  78’

• 6

  C. Awaziem

• 22

  F. Agu

• 18

  C. Uche

  70’

Manager

• E. Chelle

South Africa team news

South Africa enter with a largely fit squad and no significant injuries or suspensions affecting core senior internationals. The group led by captain Ronwen Williams in goal, Lyle Foster in attack, and Teboho Mokoena has shown consistency throughout qualifying.

Recent team news confirms no fresh absentees; key attacking and defensive regulars should be available for selection. 

Nigeria team news

Nigeria also have a strong squad with one injury concern. Their star striker Victor Osimhen was subbed off against Rwanda after a knock and could well miss the clash against table-topping Bafana Bafana. However, the team can call upon Premier League stars, including Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze, in Osimhen'sabsence. Nigeria’s recent struggles in qualifying mean there is little room for error, and all key players are expected to perform.

FormWidget placement below (form)

Head-to-Head Record

RSA

Last 5 matches

NGA

1

Win

2

Draws

2

Wins

• Nigeria

  1

  -

  1

  South Africa

• Nigeria

  1

  -

  1

  South Africa

• Nigeria

  2

  -

  1

  South Africa

• South Africa

  1

  -

  1

  Nigeria

• Nigeria

  0

  -

  2

  South Africa

5

Goals scored

4

Games over 2.5 goals

1/5

Both teams scored

3/5

Standings

Useful links

• CAF World Cup Qualification news
• Nigeria team page
• South Africa team page
• Soccer on TV in the US
• How to watch & live stream soccer