FIFA has approved the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, to host the World Cup qualifying match between South Africa’s Bafana Bafana and Nigeria’s Super Eagles on September 9, 2025. The stadium was initially under scrutiny due to pitch concerns, but further inspections deemed it fit for the match. The game is crucial for both teams, with Nigeria needing to claim maximum points to revive their World Cup qualification hopes. The match details are as follows:
Date: September 9, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m. GMT (5:00 p.m. Nigeria time, 6:00 p.m. South Africa time)
Stadium: Free State Stadium (Toyota Stadium), Bloemfontein
Capacity: 46,000 spectators.
