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Probable line-ups for South Africa vs Nigeria

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South Africa could secure their ticket to the 2026 World Cup as early as Tuesday, September 9, 2025. For that to happen, Bafana Bafana need to beat Nigeria and hope Benin stumble against Lesotho.

Hugo Broos will be without Nyiko Mobbie and Thabo Brendon, both sidelined after picking up injuries in the recent 3-0 victory over Lesotho. However, he can count on Lyle Foster, who both scored and provided an assist in that very match.

As for Eric Chelle, he will have to cope without his striker Victor Osimhen, who was injured against Rwanda (1-0). The Galatasaray forward will be replaced by either Tolu Arokodare or Cyriel Dessers.

Here are the probable starting line-ups for South Africa vs Nigeria:

Likely Bafana Bafana XI: Williams, Mdunyelwa, Ndamane, Mbokazi, Modiba, Mokoena, Mbatha, Nkota, Mbule, Appollis, Foster.

Likely Super Eagles XI: Nwabali, Aina, Fredrick, Bassey, Onyemaechi, Onyedika, Ndidi, Iwobi, Simon, Lookman, Arokodare.