South Africa vs Nigeria LIVE: World Cup qualifier match stream, latest score and goal updates

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·9 September 2025

South Africa vs Nigeria LIVE: World Cup qualifier match stream, latest score and goal updates

The Super Eagles visit Bafana Bafana as they look to take a step towards qualification

Nigeria will hope to take a huge step towards qualifying for the 2026 World Cup today as they visit group leaders South Africa. The third-placed Super Eagles currently trail Bafana Bafana by six points, a deficit they could halve with a win today. After opening the international break with a narrow 1-0 defeat of Rwanda, a strong performance will be required to extend their winning run.

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But Nigeria come into the match shorthanded after star striker Victor Osimhen was ruled out with an ankle injury. The Galatasaray forward is the second-most prolific goalscorer in Super Eagles history, trailing Rashidi Yekini by 11 goals, but did not travel to Bloemfontein with the squad. He will likely be deputised by Wolves’ Tolu Arokodare, responsible for the winner at home to Rwanda last time out.

The hosts come into the match on form after a three-goal demolition of Lesotho last week. Victory today could put them eight points clear atop Group C, all but confirming a place at next summer’s World Cup. Follow South Africa vs Nigeria live below!