How to watch South Africa vs Nigeria on FIFA+ — it's *FREE*

Ademola Lookman (left) and Chidozie Awaziem of Nigeria celebrate victory in the Total Energies CAF Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 match between Nigeria and Cameroon at Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny on January 27, 2024 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

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You can watch South Africa vs Nigeria live on FIFA+, streaming for free today, Tuesday, 9 September. The stream includes English commentary as both teams look for a crucial win to boost their 2026 World Cup hopes.

Nigeria are in desperate need of win with the Super Eagles sitting fourth in their group and lagging behind the top two spot they need to secure a spot in the World Cup draw.

How to watch South Africa vs Nigeria live streams for free

Soccer fans across the world can watch South Africa vs Nigeria for FREE on FIFA+.

You don't even need an account, just click watch free and you are good to go!

Not at home right now? Use NordVPN or another VPN service to trick your device into thinking you're at home in one of the countries that has the coverage for free.

We have watched a host of the CAF Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on the platform.

How to watch South Africa vs Nigeria live streams from anywhere

Although FIFA+ is available in multiple regions, geoblocks across Africa, India and Portugal may stop you from accessing the South Africa vs Nigeria live stream.

The software sets your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So, it's ideal for sports fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:

Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you're in the U.S. and want to view your British FIFA+ service, you'd select United Kingdom from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to FIFA+ and watch the ODI right now.

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What does FIFA+'s coverage of South Africa vs Nigeria include?

FIFA+ will show full coverage of the action, with kick-off arriving at 5 p.m. BST / 12 p.m. ET.

English commentary will also be provided and highlights should you miss the game.

Remember. Use NordVPN if you're outside your usual country on vacation.

What devices is FIFA+ available on?

AirPlay
Apple TVs
Android Devices (Smartphones & Tablets)
Chromecast
iOS Devices (iPhone, iPad – iOS 13+)
macOS Devices (macOS 11.0+)
Web Browsers (Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox)
Samsung Smart TVs (2017+)
LG Smart TVs (webOS 3.0+)
Hisense Smart TVs (2020+)
Android TV Devices (Android 8+)
Amazon Fire TV
Roku (via The Roku Channel)
Samsung TV Plus
LG Channels
VIDAA Channels
Rakuten TV

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Jacob is a journalist and editor based in the UK. He began his career at the University of Derby where he achieved a First-Class Honours in Specialist Sports Journalism. He has written articles for Football League World and previously worked at Yeovil Town Football Club. His specialties are all things sport and streaming services.

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