All to know before the crucial showdown between Group C leaders South Africa and powerhouse Nigeria
South Africa vs Nigeria: World Cup qualifier – start, team news and lineups
South Africa vs Nigeria: World Cup qualifier – start, team news and lineups
South Africa and Nigeria meet in a decisive World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, with Bafana Bafana aiming to secure top spot and the Super Eagles fighting to stay in contention.
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has admitted he feels “tremendous tension” whenever Victor Osimhen goes on international duty, as the striker’s injury rules him out of Nigeria’s World Cup qualifier against South Africa.
Nigeria beat Rwanda 1-0, but Victor Osimhen’s injury could jeopardize their World Cup qualification hopes.
Sunday Oliseh has warned that FIFA could sanction South Africa for fielding an ineligible player, a decision that may drastically alter Group C of the World Cup qualifiers
Benin coach Gernot Rohr has criticized FIFA and CAF for delaying a ruling on South Africa’s potential points deduction in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Bafana Bafana’s Mohau Nkota has warned that Nigeria will pose a major challenge in Tuesday’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier in Bloemfontein.