South Africa vs Nigeria – World Cup Qualification Africa

World Cup Qualification Africa · Group Stage - 8
  • Goal
  • W. Troost-Ekong 25' (OG)
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South Africa vs Nigeria Prediction

World Cup Qualification Africa, 9 Sept 2025

South Africa and Nigeria finished 1-1 in the World Cup Qualification Africa. The points were shared.

Who will win South Africa vs Nigeria?

South Africa and Nigeria finished 1-1 in the World Cup Qualification Africa. The points were shared.

What time does South Africa vs Nigeria kick off?

Kick-off is on 9 Sept 2025 at 16:00 UTC at Toyota Stadium.

Where can I follow the score?

Follow the live score, goals and line-ups for South Africa vs Nigeria on this page on Football2day.

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Match info

Status
Full-time
Stadium
Toyota StadiumBloemfontein
Referee
P. Atcho
Competition

Match events

10'
B. Osayi-Samuel
O. Aina
Siyabonga Ngezana
18'
18'
Ademola Lookman
W. Troost-Ekong (OG)
25'
Half-time · 1 - 1
46'
T. Arokodare
C. Dessers
46'
B. Onyemaechi
W. Troost-Ekong
Bathusi Aubaas
48'
T. Monyane
Z. Mdunyelwa
63'
70'
C. Uche
W. Ndidi
78'
S. Chukwueze
M. Simon
Teboho Mokoena
82'
T. Mbatha
S. Mbule
84'
K. Sebelebele
O. Appollis
84'
90'
Bruno Onyemaechi
I. Rayners
L. Foster
90+4'
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Match report

South Africa 1-1 Nigeria

South Africa and Nigeria shared the points 1-1 in World Cup Qualification Africa (Group Stage - 8) at Toyota Stadium. Goals: South Africa – W. Troost-Ekong 25'. It was 1-1 at half-time. Oswin Appollis was the top-rated player with 7.3. Full lineups, events and statistics are in the tabs below.

Form guide

South Africa
WWLWD

Won 3 of the last 5

Nigeria
WDWLD

Won 2 of the last 5

Head-to-head

1
South Africa 0Draw 1Nigeria 0

Kickoff time and how to follow

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  • Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein
  • P. Atcho

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Match report

South Africa and Nigeria drew 1-1 in the World Cup Qualification Africa at Toyota Stadium. Goals: W. Troost-Ekong (own goal) 25', C. Bassey 44'. South Africa had 54% of possession to Nigeria's 46%, with shots on target 1-1.

Frequently asked questions

What time does South Africa vs Nigeria kick off?

South Africa vs Nigeria (World Cup Qualification Africa) kicks off on 9 September 2025 at 16:00 UTC at Toyota Stadium.

Who won South Africa vs Nigeria?

Nobody — the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

What was the score in South Africa vs Nigeria?

The final score was South Africa 1-1 Nigeria.

Who scored in South Africa vs Nigeria?

W. Troost-Ekong (South Africa, 25', own goal); C. Bassey (Nigeria, 44').

What are the lineups for South Africa vs Nigeria?

The confirmed lineups for both teams are shown in the Lineups tab on this page.