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June 7, 2024
Nigeria vs South Africa: Regular Tickets Offered Free to Fans by Government
written by Aishat Akanni
Football fans in Uyo will be allowed free seats in the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Friday to support the Super Eagles.
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Finidi says he has moved on from Nigeria’s AFCON semi-final win against South Africa
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The two teams will be without key players including Osimhen and Mokoena
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Nigeria are currently fourth in the Group C Standings
Nigeria’s Head Coach Finidi George says his side have prepared well for their upcoming encounter against South Africa.
In a matchday three fixture on Friday, Nigeria will play host to South Africa at the Nest of Champions in Uyo with the aim of getting their world cup qualifying campaign.
The Super Eagles will go into the game fourth in the Group behind Rwanda, Benin Republic and South Africa meaning Finidi’s side can’t afford to falter.
“We have trained well, the players understand the task. I trust my players and their quality. It’s a must win game,” Finidi said during the pre-match interview.
South Africa have only beaten Nigeria once in a competitive game, and in their last meeting the Super Eagles prevailed against Bafana Bafana on penalties.
“The AFCON win against South Africa is gone, this is a new game. We have our plans,” Finidi said.
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Benin beat group leaders Rwanda to move into second place
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Rwanda lost their first game in the WCQ
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Nigeria and South Africa are now third and fourth in the standings
The Super Eagles are facing immense pressure to secure a win against South Africa following Benin Republic’s surprising 1-0 victory over Group leaders Rwanda.
On Thursday, led by coach Gernot Rohr, Benin Republic triumphed at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny with a first-half goal from Dodo Dokou.
This result caused Nigeria to drop from third to fourth place in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Benin Republic’s victory propelled them to second place in the group, tying with Rwanda at four points.
Consequently, Nigeria must win their upcoming match against South Africa in Uyo today to climb back up the standings.
A victory against Bafana Bafana would place Nigeria at the top of the table with five points, one point ahead of Rwanda.
Following this critical match, the Super Eagles will face another challenging game against Benin Republic in Abidjan on Monday, while South Africa will play Zimbabwe.
2026 FIFA WCQ: Super Eagles Can’t Slip up Against Bafana Bafana – Aiyenugba
written by Joseph Obisesan
Former Nigerian goalkeeper, Dele Aiyenugba believes the Super Eagles players are locked-in and in business mode for Today’s showdown against South Africa.
The Super Eagles best be playing for a victory against Bafana Bafana when the teams meet in their group C FIFA World Cup Qualifying match according to former player, Festus Odini.
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