Nigeria face South Africa on Thursday, August 13, with a crucial victory needed to keep their 2027 World Cup hopes alive.
A win would send the Super Eagles into the FIFA Intercontinental Play-Off Tournament, where 10 teams from six confederations will battle for three World Cup spots.
📅 Phase 1: November–December 2026
📅 Phase 2: February 2027
The route is simple: beat South Africa, win the intercontinental play-off, and Nigeria could book a place at Brazil 2027. 🇳🇬🦅🇧🇷
