Coach Finidi George faces his first big challenge as the Super Eagles’ head coach when South Africa comes to Uyo for their 2026 World Cup qualifier.
Appointed in April 2024, Finidi George steps in after the team’s two 1-1 draws against Zimbabwe and Lesotho. These unexpected results have placed the Eagles third in Group C, trailing South Africa by one point and Rwanda by two.
This matchup against South Africa is crucial for Finidi and his squad to boost their chances of making it to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Match Details: Nigeria vs South Africa
- Date and Time: Friday, June 7, 2024, at 8 p.m. (Nigerian Time)
- Venue: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
How to Watch and Ticket Information
The game will be broadcast live on DSTV and streamed on the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) official YouTube channel. For those in Uyo, tickets are available at the stadium: N1,000 for the popular stand and N3,000 for VIP.
Head-to-Head Record
Nigeria has historically performed well against South Africa, with seven wins and five draws in their last 14 matches. South Africa has only beaten Nigeria twice, with their last victory in Uyo on June 10, 2017. Since then, Nigeria defeated South Africa 2-1 in the 2019 AFCON quarter-finals and 4-2 on penalties in the 2023 AFCON semi-finals.
This upcoming match is pivotal for the Super Eagles, as a win would significantly improve their standing in the World Cup qualifiers.
