Nigeria vs South Africa match stats & report
1–1 Full time
Nigeria stats & fixtures · South Africa stats & fixtures
Nigeria drew with South Africa 1–1 in the World Cup - Qualification Africa (Group Stage - 3) on 7 June 2024. Nigeria had 57% of the ball.
Nigeria vs South Africa match statistics
- 57% Ball possession 43%
- 15 Total shots 8
- 5 Shots on target 4
- 6 Shots off target 3
- 4 Blocked shots 1
- 11 Shots inside the box 5
- 3 Corners 3
- 8 Fouls 16
- 0 Offsides 11
- 1 Yellow cards 3
- 482 Passes 368
- 86% Pass accuracy 85%
- 3 Goalkeeper saves 4
Goals and cards
- 15' Yellow card B. Osayi-Samuel Nigeria
- 29' Goal T. Zwane (assist S. Sithole) South Africa
- 32' Yellow card A. Modiba South Africa
- 46' Goal F. Dele-Bashiru (assist A. Iwobi) Nigeria
- 48' Yellow card K. Mudau South Africa
- 56' Yellow card S. Ngezana South Africa
The Ghost's call
The Ghost made no call on this match before kickoff.
Team news & lineups
Nigeria
Bench T. Moffi , V. Boniface , F. Onyeka , A. Yusuf , S. Chukwueze , O. Ojo , Chidozie Awaziem , Ibrahim Olawoyin , K. Igboke , I. Sodiq , M. Okoye , R. Onyedika
South Africa
Bench R. Goss , V. Mothwa , P. Maswanganyi , N. Sibisi , Spiwe Msimango , T. Morena , O. Appollis , Bathusi Aubaas , L. Foster , R. Mofokeng , N. Mobbie , J. Adams
Form guide
Nigeria at home
6–2–0 in 8 matches
- Scored
- 2.3 per game
- Conceded
- 0.6 per game
- Clean sheets
- 4 / 8
- Corners
- 4.2 per game
- Shots on target
- 6.0 per game
11% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Based on 8 matches — treat these numbers lightly.
South Africa away
3–3–2 in 8 matches
- Scored
- 1.4 per game
- Conceded
- 0.9 per game
- Clean sheets
- 3 / 8
- Corners
- 5.6 per game
- Shots on target
- 5.0 per game
27% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Based on 8 matches — treat these numbers lightly.
Nigeria vs South Africa head-to-head
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria v South Africa | 1–1 | |
| Nigeria v South Africa | 2–1 | |
| South Africa v Nigeria | 1–1 | |
| Nigeria v South Africa | 0–2 |
Only 4 previous meetings on record. The Ghost weights head-to-head lightly — form is a stronger signal.