Here is a look at the South Africa Bafana vs Nigeria national football team starting lineups and timeline of key moments from their African World Cup 2026 qualifier on 9 September, 2025. This Bafana vs Super Eagles WC Qualifier in Bloemfontein ended in a 1:1 draw.
South Africa national soccer team vs Nigeria 1-1 Timeline 2025
25′- Troost Ekong own goal for Nigeria (RSA 1-0 NGA)
44′ Calvin Bassey goal (RSA 1-1 NGA)
Bafana vs Nigeria starting lineups and substitutes 2025
Ronwen Williams (GK); Mdunyelwa (Monyane 63′), Ngezana, Mbokazi (Mbatha 84′), Kabini; Mokoena, Aubaas; Nkota, Mbule, Appollis (Sebelebele 84′); Foster (Rayners 90+4′)
Nigeria national football team playing XI vs South Africa Bafana September 2025
Stanley Nwabali (GK); Ola Aina (Osayi-Samuel 10′), Benjamin Fredrick, Troost-Ekong (Onyemaechi 46′), Bassey; Ndidi (C.Uche 70′), Dele-Bashiru; Lookman, Iwobi, Moses Simon (Chukwueze 78′); Dessers (Arokodare 46′)
Bafana had 54% possession against Nigeria in this September 2025 World Cup qualifying game.