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South Africa vs Nigeria 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

GOAL gives you all the details of the massive meeting between the Southern Africa nation and their counter parts from West Africa.

South Africa are set to host rivals Nigeria in a vital Group C FIFA World Cup qualifier to be played on Tuesday in Bloemfontein.

Bafana Bafana are aware that a win will give them the ticket for the global tournament to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada - if Benin drop points against Lesotho, while the Super Eagles know a loss will see them out of the race..

Here, GOAL provides all the details you need to know about how to watch the clash between South Africa and Nigeria, including TV channels, streaming options, team news, and more.

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    Kick-off time

    Game:S. Africa vs Nigeria
    Date:September 9, 2025
    Kick-off:18.00
    Venue:Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
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  • How to watch S. Africa vs Nigeria online - TV channels & live streams

    Online StreamingTV Channel
    DStv.com/DStv Now App, Fifa+SuperSport, SABC Sport

    Or you can follow all the action through GOAL's Live Text Commentary here

  • S. Africa news & squads

    Nyiko Mobbie is the only player missing from the squad that played Lesotho; the right-back suffered an injury.

    Kaizer Chiefs defender Thabiso Monyane has since replaced him in the squad.

    It is not clear whether Thabo Moloisane is fit enough to be involved.

    S. Africa Probable XI: Williams, Monyane, Modiba, Ngezana, Mbokazi, Mbatha, Mokoena, Mbule, Appollis, Nkota, Foster

  • Nigeria news & squads

    The Super Eagles have to do without their star striker Victor Osimhen, who was injured in the game against Rwanda on Saturday.

    Tolu Arokodare will likely replace the Galatasaray forward in the starting team.

    Nigeria Probable XI: Nwabali, Aina, Fredrick, Bassey, Onyemaechi, Onyedika, Ndidi, Iwobi, Simon, Lookman, Arokodare

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    Head-to-head and recent form

    Hugo Broos' South Africa has been performing quite well across all competitions.

    The most recent outing for the Belgian's team was on Friday against Lesotho, where they claimed a massive 3-0 win.

    In the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, South Africa have managed five wins, a draw, and a loss in the seven outings.

    Nigeria's last engagement was on Saturday against Rwanda, a fixture they won by a solitary goal. The Super Eagles have two wins, four draws and a loss in Group C.

    In the head-to-head record, both teams, in regulation time, have managed a win each, with the remaining games ending in a draw.

    The last meeting was in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations where Nigeria won in the semi-final shootouts following a 1-1 draw in regulation time.

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