Super Eagles Receive Warm Welcome in Bloemfontein Ahead of World Cup Qualifier Against South Africa
The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, arrived in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on Sunday evening, ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against the Bafana Bafana.
The team was warmly welcomed at the Bloemfontein Airport by Nigerian officials, including His Excellency Tope Ajayi, Nigeria’s High Commissioner to South Africa, and Sir Adeyinka Adeboye, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development.
The Super Eagles’ delegation, led by NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, included notable officials, former players, and stakeholders.
The team is set to train at the Toyota Stadium on Monday at 6 pm local time (5 pm Nigeria time) in preparation for the high-stakes match.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be playing South African Bafana Bafana on tuesday 9th of September 2025 by 5pm GMT at the Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein South Africa.
The encounter promises to be a thrilling battle between two football giants, with significant implications for their World Cup qualification hopes.
The Super Eagles are determined to make a statement and take a crucial step towards securing a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.