US EditionBafana Resist Nigeria Tide in Bloem, Earn Vital Point to Step Closer to World Cup Destiny
South Africa leads Group C with 17 points after a 1-1 draw against Nigeria, reducing Nigeria's chances to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, officials said.
- On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, South Africa national team and Nigeria national team drew 1-1 at Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein in a 2026 World Cup qualifier.
- Needing a victory to stay alive, the Nigeria national team required an outright win to keep World Cup hopes alive but missed striker Victor Osimhen, ruled out with injury.
- William Troost-Ekong's own goal gave South Africa the lead in the 25th minute, but Calvin Bassey levelled just before half-time with a header from a corner kick amid no VAR review.
- The draw put Bafana Bafana top of Group C on 17 points while Nigeria sat on 11 points with two remaining matches, narrowing their World Cup path.
- Next up, the Super Eagles face Lesotho on October 6 and Benin Republic on October 13; Nigeria must win both while Benin would need to erase a three-point, eight-goal deficit to overtake Bafana Bafana's maximum points.
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