South Africa vs Nigeria: Time and where to watch Bafana Bafana take on Super Eagles in World Cup qualifier

The Bafana Bafana of South Africa take on the Super Eagles of Nigeria in a pivotal encounter in the Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

South Africa leads Group C with 16 points from 7 matches after defeating Lesotho 3-0 further solidifying their position at the top.

Nigeria, meanwhile, moved to third place with 10 points following a 1-0 victory over Rwanda trailing Benin by a single point.

This match could define Nigeria’s qualification if they can compete with South Africa with just group games left after this.

Bafana Bafana have been in good form, unbeaten in their last five qualifiers, with their latest 3-0 thrashing of Lesotho.

Hugo Broos has led South Africa to a five-point lead and they have home advantage in Bloemfontein, where they’ve won their last three qualifiers.

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Nigeria will be hoping the injury to star striker Victor Osimhen against Rwanda is not serious.

The Super Eagles have been inconsistent, with just two wins in their last five matches and desperately need three points.

Nigeria holds a slight edge historically, winning two of the last seven encounters.

South Africa has been unbeaten in their last three home games against Nigeria, including a 1-1 draw in 2024.

The Super Eagles’ last win in South Africa was at the 2019 AFCON and they now need a statement victory adding pressure to this game.

The game between South Africa and Nigeria will take place on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

The game on Matchday 8 is set to begin at 5 p.m. Nigerian time at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.

The game will be available on DSTV's Supersport, Sportybet tv and Afro Sport.