South Africa vs Nigeria Live Stream & Tips - South Africa to all but seal qualification

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: Mon 08 Sep 2025 21:52

Ralph Staniforth 08 Sep 2025

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South Africa top Group C, five points ahead of Nigeria.
Nigeria must at least draw to stay in qualification contention.
South Africa have strong home form; Nigeria are unbeaten in 8 games.

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Nigeria are unbeaten in their last 8 matches (excluding CHAN). (Getty Images)

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Nigeria desperately need a result in South Africa to keep their hopes of qualification alive. A draw will keep them in the hunt for second place while victory could still see them top the group if South Africa loses their final two games.

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Head to Head
South Africa Form
Nigeria Form

South Africa have won 5 of their 7 World Cup qualifiers.
South Africa have won 6 of their last 7 matches to nil (excluding CHAN).
South Africa have conceded 1 goal in their last 7 matches.
Nigeria are unbeaten in their last 8 matches (excluding CHAN).

Head to Head

South Africa drew 1-1 in Nigeria when they met in 2024.

South Africa Form

South Africa are five points clear at the top of Group C and six points clear of Nigeria. With three games left to play, a victory here could see the hosts all but secure World Cup qualification.

Defeat, however, brings Nigeria and Benin right back into the equation, so Bafana Bafana will have to be careful. Their recent form, particularly at home has been outstanding, so this is a huge task for Nigeria.

Last week, South Africa eased past Lesotho 3-0. Mohau Nkotoa gave them an early lead before second half goals from Lyle Forster and Oswin Appollis secured the points.

Nigeria Form

Nigeria are under huge pressure in this qualifying campaign. As one of Africa’s most successful World Cup sides, they are currently third on the table, a point behind Benin and six points off South Africa.

The Super Eagles will need to get into second place to secure a playoff spot while victory against the hosts here could put them in a position to still win the group, although unlikely.

Last week, Nigeria took the first positive step towards qualification, defeating Rwanda 1-0 at home. That allowed them to leapfrog their opponents into third place.

Verdict

South Africa v Nigeria

Nigeria’s desperation in this game may be of plenty benefit. I can see them taking a point, although victory is what they really need.

Draw

Result

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