FIFA World Cup Qualification 2026 CAF, matchday 8 · Tuesday 9 September 2025, 17:00 · Toyota Stadium (Free State Stadium)
South Africa
1 - 1
Nigeria
Goals and cards
- 18' Yellow card: Siyabonga Ngezana
- 18' Yellow card: Ademola Lookman
- 25' Own goal: William Troost-Ekong
- 44' Goal: Calvin Bassey (assist Fisayo Dele-Bashiru)
- 48' Yellow card: Bathusi Aubaas
- 82' Yellow card: Teboho Mokoena
- 90' Yellow card: Bruno Onyemaechi
South Africa on the left, Nigeria on the right. An own goal is listed under the scorer's own side.
Line-ups
South Africa
- Ronwen Williams
- Mbekezeli Mbokazi
- Samukele Kabini
- Siyabonga Ngezana
- Zuko Mdunyelwa (off 63')
- Teboho Mokoena
- Oswin Appollis (off 84')
- Bathusi Aubaas
- Sipho Mbule (off 84')
- Lyle Foster (off 90')
- Mohau Nkota
Substitutes used
- Thabiso Monyane (on 63')
- Thalente Mbatha (on 84')
- Kamogelo Sebelebele (on 84')
- Iqraam Rayners (on 90')
Unused: Aubrey Modiba, Ricardo Goss, Relebohile Mofokeng, Sipho Chaine, Khulumani Ndamane, Thabo Moloisane, Luke Le Roux, Mduduzi Shabalala
Nigeria
- Stanley Nwabili
- Ola Aina (off 10')
- Calvin Bassey
- Benjamin Fredrick
- William Troost-Ekong (off 46')
- Wilfred Ndidi (off 70')
- Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
- Alex Iwobi
- Ademola Lookman
- Moses Simon (off 78')
- Cyriel Dessers (off 46')
Substitutes used
- Bright Osayi-Samuel (on 10')
- Tolu Arokodare (on 46')
- Bruno Onyemaechi (on 46')
- Christantus Uche (on 70')
- Samuel Chukwueze (on 78')
Unused: Frank Onyeka, Chidozie Awaziem, Felix Agu, Amas Obasogie, Patrick Nwadike, Adebayo Adeleye
Match stats
| South Africa | Stat | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Corners | 1 |
| 11 | Fouls | 17 |
| 4 | Offsides | 2 |
| 59% | Possession | 41% |
| 4 | Shots off target | 2 |
| 4 | Shots on target | 2 |
| 8 | Total shots | 4 |
From the match data on My Football Facts.