World football governing body FIFA has confirmed Tuesday, September 9, 2025, as the date for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between South Africa’s Bafana Bafana and Nigeria’s Super Eagles.
According to FIFA’s Head of Qualifiers and International Matches, Gordon Savic, the Group C fixture will be held at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, with kick-off scheduled for 4:00 p.m. GMT (5:00 p.m. Nigeria time, 6:00 p.m. South Africa time).
The Toyota Stadium, formerly known as Vodacom Park and later Free State Stadium, is located in South Africa’s judicial capital and has a seating capacity of 46,000.
The venue has hosted major international matches, including games during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
The match is expected to play a pivotal role in determining qualification from Group C as both nations seek a place at the 2026 World Cup.
