September 4, 2025 – The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has officially approved the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, as the venue for the much-anticipated clash between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Bafana Bafana of South Africa.
The confirmation followed an inspection and clearance process by FIFA officials, ensuring that the stadium meets international standards for safety, pitch quality, and spectator facilities ahead of the high-stakes encounter.
The match, expected to draw a massive crowd, comes at a crucial stage in Nigeria’s qualification campaign and will serve as another chapter in the fierce football rivalry between the two nations. The Free State Stadium, with a seating capacity of over 40,000, previously hosted matches during the 2010 FIFA World Cup and remains one of South Africa’s premier football venues.
Officials from both the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the South African Football Association (SAFA) have assured fans of smooth logistics, enhanced security, and an electrifying football atmosphere.
Football enthusiasts across Africa are already gearing up for what promises to be a thrilling contest between two of the continent’s football giants.
