South Africa vs Nigeria

Pressure index South Africa vs Nigeria

South Africa
Nigeria
HT
25'
25'
1 : 0
William Troost-Ekong
45'
45'
1 : 1
Calvin Bassey

South Africa vs Nigeria Statistic

54 Ball possession 46
5 Goal attempts 5
1 Shots on target 1
4 Shots off target 1
0 Shots blocked 4
7 Goal kicks 10
0 Saves 1
2 Corner kicks 3
19 Free kicks 11
4 Offsides 0
11 Fouls 19
3 Yellow cards 2
2 Injuries 2
5 Substitutions 4

Match details

Game end
90 ’ +7
90’ Iqraam Rayners (Off the pitch: Lyle Foster)
90’
Bruno Onyemaechi
(Yellow card)
84’ Thalente Mbatha (Off the pitch: Sipho Mbule)
84’ Kamogelo Sebelebele (Off the pitch: Oswin Appollis)
82’
Teboho Mokoena
(Yellow card)
78’ Samuel Chukwueze (Off the pitch: Moses Simon)
70’ Christantus Uche (Off the pitch: Wilfred Ndidi)
63’ Thabiso Monyane (Off the pitch: Zuko Mdunyelwa)
48’
Bathusi Aubaas
(Yellow card)
46’ Bruno Onyemaechi (Off the pitch: William Troost-Ekong)
46’ Tolu Arokodare (Off the pitch: Cyriel Dessers)
Break
1 : 1
45’
1 : 1
Calvin Bassey
(Goal !!!)
25’
1 : 0
William Troost-Ekong
(Own goal !!!)
18’
Ademola Lookman
(Yellow card)
18’
Siyabonga Ngezana
(Yellow card)
10’ Bright Osayi-Samuel (Off the pitch: Ola Aina)
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South Africa vs Nigeria Odds

Bookmaker Bonus Movement
1 X 2
Best odds
3.05 2.90 2.90
Melbet
2.76 2.89 2.89
1xBet
3.05 2.90 2.64
1Win
2.75 2.75 2.90
Betwinner
2.84 2.81 2.83
BetWay
2.75 2.75 2.90
Mostbet
2.70 2.65 2.85
Highest
3.05
2.90
2.90
Average
2.81
2.79
2.84
Lowest odds
2.70
2.65
2.64

1X2 prediction for South Africa vs Nigeria match

Date and time 09.09.25 12:00
Match
South Africa 1
Nigeria 1
1X2 1 2.76 34% O/U U 2.5 1.36 70% DC X/2 1.38 69% BTTS No 1.58 61%
Prediction TU 2.5 1.36
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South Africa vs Nigeria lineups for today

4-2-3-1
4-2-3-1
1
Williams Ronwen Williams
18
Mdunyelwa Zuko Mdunyelwa
21
Ngezana Siyabonga Ngezana
14
Mbokazi Mbekezeli Mbokazi
20
Kabini Samukelo Kabini
4
Mokoena Teboho Mokoena
15
Aubaas Bathusi Aubaas
23
Nkota Mohau Nkota
17
Mbule Sipho Mbule
7
Appollis Oswin Appollis
9
Foster Lyle Foster
23
Nwabili Stanley Nwabili
13
Fredrick Benjamin Fredrick
21
Bassey Calvin Bassey
5
Troost-Ekong William Troost-Ekong
2
Aina Ola Aina
14
Dele-Bashiru Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
4
Ndidi Wilfred Ndidi
17
Iwobi Alex Iwobi
15
Simon Moses Simon
7
Lookman Ademola Lookman
19
Dessers Cyriel Dessers
Team manager Hugo Broos
Referee
Team manager Eric Chelle
Team Rosters
Ronwen Williams
1 Ronwen Williams Goalkeeper
Zuko Mdunyelwa
18 Zuko Mdunyelwa Right back
63’
Siyabonga Ngezana
21 Siyabonga Ngezana Center defender
18’
Mbekezeli Mbokazi
14 Mbekezeli Mbokazi Center defender
Samukelo Kabini
20 Samukelo Kabini Left back
Teboho Mokoena
4 Teboho Mokoena Center midfielder
82’
Bathusi Aubaas
15 Bathusi Aubaas Center midfielder
48’
Mohau Nkota
23 Mohau Nkota Right midfielder
Sipho Mbule
17 Sipho Mbule Center midfielder
84’
Oswin Appollis
7 Oswin Appollis Left midfielder
84’
Lyle Foster
9 Lyle Foster Center forward
90’
Stanley Nwabili
23 Stanley Nwabili Goalkeeper
Benjamin Fredrick
13 Benjamin Fredrick Right back
Calvin Bassey
21 Calvin Bassey Center defender
45’
William Troost-Ekong
5 William Troost-Ekong Center defender
25’
46’
Ola Aina
2 Ola Aina Left back
10’
Wilfred Ndidi
4 Wilfred Ndidi Center midfielder
70’
Alex Iwobi
17 Alex Iwobi Right midfielder
Moses Simon
15 Moses Simon Center midfielder
78’
Ademola Lookman
7 Ademola Lookman Left midfielder
18’
Cyriel Dessers
19 Cyriel Dessers Center forward
46’
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
14 Fisayo Dele-Bashiru Center midfielder
Substitutes
Sipho Chaine
16 Sipho Chaine
Ricardo Goss
22 Ricardo Goss
Thalente Mbatha
5 Thalente Mbatha
84’
Aubrey Maphosa Modiba
6 Aubrey Maphosa Modiba
Relebohile Mofokeng
10 Relebohile Mofokeng
Thabo Moloisane
3 Thabo Moloisane
Khulumani Ndamane
19 Khulumani Ndamane
Kamogelo Sebelebele
8 Kamogelo Sebelebele
84’
Mduduzi Shabalala
11 Mduduzi Shabalala
Luke Le Roux
12 Luke Le Roux
Thabiso Monyane
2 Thabiso Monyane
63’
Iqraam Rayners
13 Iqraam Rayners
90’
Adebayo Adeleye
1 Adebayo Adeleye
Amas Obasogie
16 Amas Obasogie
Tolu Arokodare
10 Tolu Arokodare
46’
Chidozie Awaziem
6 Chidozie Awaziem
Samuel Chukwueze
11 Samuel Chukwueze
78’
Felix Agu
22 Felix Agu
Raphael Onyedika
20 Raphael Onyedika
Frank Onyeka
8 Frank Onyeka
Bruno Onyemaechi
3 Bruno Onyemaechi
46’
90’
Bright Osayi-Samuel
12 Bright Osayi-Samuel
10’
Christantus Uche
18 Christantus Uche
70’

TOP scorers

Oswin Appollis 7 Oswin Appollis South Africa South Africa Forward
World Cup Qualification CAF
World Cup Qualification CAF 2023/2025
Victor Osimhen 9 Victor Osimhen Nigeria Nigeria Forward
8 Matches 5
2 Goals 6
0 Penalty Goals 0
0.37 Goals Per 90 min 1.46
245 Min Per Goal 62

Head to Head South Africa - Nigeria

In the last 5 H2H encounters, Nigeria holds an edge — 1 wins versus 0 for South Africa, and 4 draws. This head-to-head comparison reflects a slight but noticeable advantage for Nigeria in recent direct meetings.
0% W - 0
80% D - 4
20% W - 1
09 sep 2025 12:00
World Cup Qualification CAF
South Africa Nigeria
Score 1
1
07 june 2024 15:00
World Cup Qualification CAF
Nigeria South Africa
Score 1
1
07 feb 2024 12:00
AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria South Africa
4 Score 1
2 1
10 july 2019 15:00
AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria South Africa
Score 2
1
17 nov 2018 08:00
AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations
South Africa Nigeria
Score 1
1
Over 0.5
5/5 matches
100%
Over 1.5
5/5 matches
100%
Over 2.5
1/5 matches
20%
BTTS
5/5 matches
100%
Team Over 0.5
South Africa
100%
Team Over 0.5
Nigeria
100%

Last matches South Africa

South Africa
South Africa has secured 2 wins in the last 5 matches, along with 3 draws and 0 losses. The current form appears inconsistent — the team scores an average of 1.8 goals per game. The analysis suggests potential, but more consistency is needed.
40% W - 2
60% D - 3
0% L - 0
05 sep 2025 12:00
World Cup Qualification CAF
Lesotho South Africa
Score 0
3
18 aug 2025 13:00
African Nations Championship
South Africa Uganda
Score 3
3
15 aug 2025 13:00
African Nations Championship
Niger South Africa
Score 0
0
11 aug 2025 10:00
African Nations Championship
South Africa Guinea
Score 2
1
08 aug 2025 10:00
African Nations Championship
Algeria South Africa
Score 1
1
Statistics for the last 5 games
  • Matches
    5
  • Wins
    2
  • Draws
    3
  • Losses
    0
  • Goals
    9
  • Goals per game
    1.8
  • Over 1.5
    80%
  • Over 2.5
    60%
  • BTTS
    60%
  • Last matches Nigeria

    Nigeria
    Nigeria has secured 2 wins in the last 5 matches, along with 1 draws and 2 losses. The current form appears inconsistent — the team scores an average of 1 goals per game. The analysis suggests potential, but more consistency is needed.
    40% W - 2
    20% D - 1
    40% L - 2
    06 sep 2025 12:00
    World Cup Qualification CAF
    Nigeria Rwanda
    Score 1
    0
    19 aug 2025 13:00
    African Nations Championship
    Nigeria Congo
    Score 2
    0
    12 aug 2025 13:00
    African Nations Championship
    Sudan Nigeria
    Score 4
    0
    05 aug 2025 13:00
    African Nations Championship
    Senegal Nigeria
    Score 1
    0
    31 july 2025 09:00
    Friendly International
    Zanzibar Nigeria
    Score 2
    2
    Statistics for the last 5 games
  • Matches
    5
  • Wins
    2
  • Draws
    1
  • Losses
    2
  • Goals
    5
  • Goals per game
    1
  • Over 1.5
    60%
  • Over 2.5
    40%
  • BTTS
    20%
  • South Africa vs Nigeria Standings

    Team MP W D L G Diff Form Points
    1
    South Africa
    10 5 3 2 15-9 6
    14.10.25 South Africa 3 : 0 Rwanda 10.10.25 Zimbabwe 0 : 0 South Africa 09.09.25 South Africa 1 : 1 Nigeria 05.09.25 Lesotho 0 : 3 South Africa 25.03.25 Benin 0 : 2 South Africa
    18
    2
    Nigeria
    10 4 5 1 15-8 7
    14.10.25 Nigeria 4 : 0 Benin 10.10.25 Lesotho 1 : 2 Nigeria 09.09.25 South Africa 1 : 1 Nigeria 06.09.25 Nigeria 1 : 0 Rwanda 25.03.25 Nigeria 1 : 1 Zimbabwe
    17
    Qualification to next stage
    Possible qualification to next stage
    Win Draw Lose Scheduled
    MP Matches Played W Wins D Draws L Loses
    G Goals Diff Diff goals
    Full table
    League Position 1 / 6
    Comparative Team Statistics
    League Position 2 / 6
    10 Total games 10
    5 50% Wins 40% 4
    3 30% Draws 50% 5
    2 20% Loses 10% 1
    15 Goals scored 15
    9 Goals conceded 8
    18 Points 17

    Match summary statistic

    Home
    Away
    Goals scored
    2.3
    Missed Goals
    0.7
    First goal time
    21
    First Missed Goal Time
    36
    Yellow cards
    1
    Substitutions
    3.7
    Largest win
    3:1
    Largest loss
    -
    Goals scored
    1.3
    Missed Goals
    1
    First goal time
    35
    First Missed Goal Time
    32
    Yellow cards
    2.3
    Substitutions
    4.7
    Largest win
    0:2
    Largest loss
    2:1

    South Africa Players Stats

    South Africa
    Player
    Games
    Min
    St So Si Res
    G (P)
    YC RC
    4 Teboho Mokoena 9 802 5 1 0 4 0 (0) 3 0
    23 Evidence Makgopa 3 143 1 2 1 2 1 (0) 0 0
    19 Nkosinathi Sibisi 6 479 4 0 1 2 0 (0) 0 0
    17 Sipho Mbule 4 337 4 3 0 0 1 (0) 1 0
    13 Iqraam Rayners 6 187 0 1 3 6 1 (0) 0 0
    20 Khuliso Mudau 8 720 4 0 0 4 1 (0) 1 0
    8 Tshepang Moremi 1 10 0 0 1 1 0 (0) 0 0
    9 Lyle Foster 6 444 5 3 1 1 2 (0) 1 0
    23 Thapelo Morena 6 248 2 1 4 4 2 (0) 0 0
    22 Ricardo Goss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (0) 0 0
    6 Aubrey Maphosa Modiba 7 624 3 1 0 4 0 (0) 1 0
    16 Sipho Chaine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (0) 0 0
    15 Bathusi Aubaas 7 251 2 0 5 5 0 (0) 1 0
    21 Siyabonga Ngezana 5 450 3 0 0 2 0 (0) 2 0
    1 Ronwen Williams 10 900 6 0 0 4 0 (0) 1 0
    7 Oswin Appollis 8 490 4 3 3 4 2 (0) 0 0
    5 Thalente Mbatha 5 291 3 1 2 2 1 (0) 1 0
    13 Sphephelo Sithole 5 391 1 2 0 4 0 (0) 0 0
    3 Thabo Moloisane 1 53 1 1 0 0 0 (0) 0 0
    11 Mduduzi Shabalala 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 (0) 0 0
    12 Elias Mokwana 3 183 1 3 0 2 0 (0) 0 0
    9 Ashley Cupido 1 5 0 0 1 1 0 (0) 0 0
    10 Relebohile Mofokeng 3 159 2 1 1 1 1 (0) 0 0
    18 Samukelo Kabini 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 (0) 0 0
    3 Khulumani Ndamane 2 127 1 0 1 1 0 (0) 0 0
    10 Mohau Nkota 4 266 3 2 1 1 1 (0) 1 0
    14 Mbekezeli Mbokazi 3 270 3 0 0 0 0 (0) 1 1
    St So Si Res
    Total starts Substituted out Substituted in Matches in reserve
    G (P)
    Goals (penalty)
    YC RC
    Yellow cards Red cards

    Nigeria Players Stats

    Nigeria
    Player
    Games
    Min
    St So Si Res
    G (P)
    YC RC
    19 Raphael Onyedika 4 135 0 0 3 4 1 (0) 0 0
    3 Zaidu Sanusi 2 75 1 1 1 1 0 (0) 0 0
    8 Frank Onyeka 4 181 1 3 1 3 1 (0) 0 0
    19 Paul Onuachu 2 119 0 1 1 2 0 (0) 0 0
    6 Umar Sadiq 1 13 0 0 1 1 0 (0) 1 0
    9 Victor Osimhen 5 369 5 5 0 0 6 (0) 0 0
    10 Tolu Arokodare 6 204 1 1 5 5 1 (0) 2 0
    19 Cyriel Dessers 2 97 1 2 1 1 1 (0) 0 0
    7 Ademola Lookman 8 655 5 3 0 3 0 (0) 2 0
    9 Terem Moffi 5 171 0 2 3 5 0 (0) 0 0
    14 Alhassan Yusuf 3 53 0 0 3 3 0 (0) 0 0
    15 Moses Simon 8 648 6 2 1 2 0 (0) 0 0
    11 Samuel Chukwueze 7 286 3 4 3 4 0 (0) 0 0
    1 Francis Uzoho 2 180 0 0 0 2 0 (0) 0 0
    17 Alex Iwobi 10 847 6 3 0 4 0 (0) 1 0
    6 Semi Ajayi 6 441 1 1 1 5 1 (0) 2 0
    12 Bright Osayi-Samuel 8 527 2 3 3 6 0 (0) 1 0
    10 Fisayo Dele-Bashiru 3 166 1 1 1 2 1 (0) 0 0
    22 Felix Agu 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (0) 0 0
    21 Calvin Bassey 10 900 6 0 0 4 1 (0) 1 0
    4 Wilfred Ndidi 8 689 6 2 0 2 0 (0) 1 0
    13 Bruno Onyemaechi 7 366 2 1 4 5 0 (0) 1 0
    23 Stanley Nwabili 8 720 6 0 0 2 0 (0) 0 0
    5 Igoh Ogbu 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (0) 0 0
    20 Akor Adams 2 102 1 1 1 1 1 (0) 0 0
    2 Benjamin Fredrick 4 360 4 0 0 0 0 (0) 0 0
    18 Christantus Uche 1 20 0 0 1 1 0 (0) 0 0
    St So Si Res
    Total starts Substituted out Substituted in Matches in reserve
    G (P)
    Goals (penalty)
    YC RC
    Yellow cards Red cards

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