The Super Eagles of Nigeria have expressed “respect” for the Bafana Bafana of South Africa ahead of their qualifiers on Tuesday evening, however, made known, it is focused on bagging all three (3) points from the showdown.
The match between Nigeria and South Africa is extremely crucial for both sides as only one team is expected to qualify from each CAF 2026 World Cup Qualification Group with South Africa currently topping Group C with 16 point, while, Nigeria have amassed ten (10) points.
Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles hit 10 points after their slim lone goal triumph over Rwanda on Saturday 6 September, 2025 at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Tolu Arokodare, Wolverhampton Wanderers forward, scored Nigeria’s goal in the 50th minute to hand the West African national maximum points.
Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, was moved out of action during the game against the Wasps, early, in the 35th minute, after picking up an injury; the former SSC Napoli remains doubtful for the clash against South Africa.
Super Eagles wrote: “The Super Eagles respect South Africa, but the mission remains the same; bring home all three points.”
South Africa will welcome Nigeria at the Toyota stadium, Bloemfontein for the 2026 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday 9 September, 2025 at 17:00 (WAT).
In their previous qualifier, South Africa made light work of Lesotho, winning by three (3) goals to zero (0), in Lesotho.
HC: Good luck Super Eagles!!!
