Nigeria’s Super Eagles are gearing up for a critical phase of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying journey, with back-to-back matches lined up against Rwanda and South Africa in September.
According to FIFA’s Head of Qualifiers and International Matches, Gordon Savic, the high-stakes Group C fixture between Nigeria and South Africa’s Bafana Bafana will be played on Tuesday, 9th September 2025. The match is set to take place at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, with kick-off scheduled for 4:00 p.m. GMT, which is 5:00 p.m. in Nigeria and 6:00 p.m. in South Africa.
Super Eagles to play Rwanda
Before travelling to Bloemfontein, the Super Eagles are expected to host Rwanda in another crucial qualifier, as they continue their push for a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be jointly hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
The Toyota Stadium, previously known as Vodacom Park and later Free State Stadium, will serve as the battleground for the South Africa clash. Opened in 1995, the venue has a seating capacity of 46,000 and is located in Bloemfontein, South Africa’s judicial capital.
With Group C still wide open, the September fixtures could prove decisive for Nigeria’s hopes of returning to the world stage after missing out on the 2022 edition in Qatar.
