How to Watch South Africa vs Nigeria for FREE: TV channel and live stream for World Cup qualifier today. The Super Eagles continue their quest to qualify for the 2026 World Cup today, facing South Africa at Bloemfontein’s Free State Stadium.
Their hosts sit top of the pile in qualifying group C, but Nigeria could pile on the pressure with a win today. They currently trail South Africa by six points, a deficit which could be halved with a win. Pending results elsewhere, a point could be enough to shift Nigeria into second place, usurping Benin, who are just one point up the road.
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Both Nigeria and South Africa won in their previous outings in this September international break, the Super Eagles edging past Rwanda while Bafana Bafana cruised to a 3-0 defeat of Lesotho, with Mohau Nkota, Lyle Foster, and Oswin Appollis.
South Africa, then, come into the match high on confidence, while Nigeria will be fighting something of an uphill battle. They will be without star striker Victor Osimhen, who is fast closing in on Rashidi Yekini’s position as the country’s top scorer.
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The Galatasaray goalscorer was withdrawn from the Rwanda match with a calf injury and has not travelled with the squad to Bloemfontein. Tolu Arokodare, newly of Wolverhampton Wanderers, will likely deputise.
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TV channel: South Africa vs Nigeria will not be broadcast on terrestrial TV in the UK.
Live stream: Fans can follow the action live online via FIFA+, which can be accessed for free. Coverage will begin at kick-off, scheduled for 5pm BST.
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South Africa team news
South Africa enter with a largely fit squad and no significant injuries or suspensions affecting core senior internationals. The group led by captain Ronwen Williams in goal, Lyle Foster in attack, and Teboho Mokoena has shown consistency throughout qualifying.
Recent team news confirms no fresh absentees; key attacking and defensive regulars should be available for selection.
Nigeria team news
Nigeria also have a strong squad with one injury concern. Their star striker Victor Osimhen was subbed off against Rwanda after a knock and could well miss the clash against table-topping Bafana Bafana. However, the team can call upon Premier League stars, including Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze, in Osimhen’sabsence. Nigeria’s recent struggles in qualifying mean there is little room for error, and all key players are expected to perform.
