South Africa 1-1 Nigeria - Result & Match Stats (CAF World Cup Qualifiers)

South Africa vs Nigeria - result

South Africa 1-1 Nigeria in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers at Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein on 9 September 2025. Scorers: Cyriel Dessers, Calvin Bassey for Nigeria. In their last 2 meetings, South Africa have won 0, Nigeria 0, with 2 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in South Africa vs Nigeria?

South Africa 1-1 Nigeria in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers on Tuesday 9 September 2025 at Free State Stadium. Scorers: Cyriel Dessers, Calvin Bassey for Nigeria.

Where was South Africa vs Nigeria played?

South Africa vs Nigeria was played at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, the home ground of South Africa.

What is South Africa's recent form?

South Africa's last five results read W W D W W (oldest to newest): 4 wins and 1 draw.

What is Nigeria's recent form?

Nigeria's last five results read W D D D W (oldest to newest): 2 wins and 3 draws.

What is the head-to-head record between South Africa and Nigeria?

Across the last 2 meetings South Africa have won 0, Nigeria have won 0 and 2 were drawn. The most recent was Nigeria 1-1 South Africa on 7 June 2024 in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers.

Who is the standout player for South Africa?

Oswin Appollis leads South Africa with 12 shots across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Nigeria?

Akor Adams leads Nigeria with 8 shots across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for South Africa vs Nigeria?

Pierre Ghislain Atcho refereed South Africa vs Nigeria, averaging 28.3 fouls and 3.0 yellow cards per game this season.

South Africa vs Nigeria - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
7 Jun 2024	CAF World Cup Qualifiers	Nigeria vs South Africa	1-1
7 Feb 2024	Africa Cup of Nations	Nigeria vs South Africa	1-1

South Africa 1-1 Nigeria: match stats

Stat	South Africa	Nigeria
Possession	54%	46%
Shots	5	5
Shots on target	1	1
Corners	2	3
Fouls	11	19
Yellow cards	3	2
Tackles	17	5
Passes	371	314

South Africa vs Nigeria goals and red cards

South Africa: W. Troost-Ekong (own goal) 25'. Nigeria: C. Bassey 44'.

South Africa season stats 2026: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.9	13 of 58
Goals against	0.6	10 of 58
Shots	12.4	3 of 58
Shots on target	4.4	13 of 58
Fouls	12.1	31 of 58
Tackles	13	7 of 58
Passes	517.8	1 of 58
Corners	6.4	2 of 58

South Africa player leaders 2026

Goals: Oswin Appollis (3), Thapelo Morena (2), Iqraam Rayners (2).
Assists: Oswin Appollis (7), Themba Zwane (1), Aubrey Modiba (1).
Shots: Oswin Appollis (26), Teboho Mokoena (21), Iqraam Rayners (16).
Fouls: Teboho Mokoena (17), Khuliso Mudau (14), Thalente Mbatha (10).

Nigeria season stats 2026: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.7	16 of 58
Goals against	0.8	18 of 58
Shots	10	15 of 58
Shots on target	4.7	10 of 58
Fouls	12	32 of 58
Tackles	6.5	11 of 58
Passes	265.7	3 of 58
Corners	5.4	14 of 58