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Nigeria — World Cup - Qualification Africa: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
South Africa vs Nigeria — the facts
South Africa and Nigeria drew 1–1 (half-time 1–1).
South Africa met Nigeria in the World Cup - Qualification Africa (Group Stage - 8). Kick-off was Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 16:00 UTC at Toyota Stadium. Referee: Pierre Ghislain Atcho.
Team pages: South Africa · Nigeria · World Cup - Qualification Africa
Key moments
- 25' Goal (own goal): William Troost-Ekong — 1–0
- 44' Goal: Calvin Bassey (assist: Cyriel Dessers) — 1–1
Starting line-ups
South Africa (4-2-3-1)
- 1 R. Williams
- 20 S. Kabini
- 14 Mbekezeli Mbokazi
- 21 Siyabonga Ngezana
- 18 Z. Mdunyelwa
- 15 B. J. Aubaas
- 4 T. Mokoena
- 7 O. Appollis
- 17 S. Mbule
- 23 M. Nkota
- 9 Lyle Foster
Nigeria (4-2-3-1)
- 23 S. Nwabali
- 21 Calvin Bassey
- 5 William Troost-Ekong
- 13 Benjamin Fredrick
- 2 Olufisayo Aina
- 14 Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
- 4 Wilfred Ndidi
- 15 Moses Simon
- 17 Alexander Iwobi
- 7 Ademola Lookman
- 19 Cyriel Dessers
About this match
On this page: the South Africa vs Nigeria final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this World Cup - Qualification Africa fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the South Africa and Nigeria team pages or the World Cup - Qualification Africa page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of South Africa vs Nigeria?
South Africa and Nigeria drew 1–1 (half-time 1–1).
›Who scored in South Africa vs Nigeria?
William Troost-Ekong (25') (own goal) for South Africa; Calvin Bassey (44') for Nigeria.
›Where can I watch South Africa vs Nigeria highlights?
This page carries the full match report, stats and lineups for South Africa vs Nigeria; goal clips are added as soon as official highlights are available.
›What is the head-to-head record between South Africa and Nigeria?
South Africa and Nigeria have met 1 time — 0 wins for South Africa, 0 wins for Nigeria and 1 draw.