By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde
With the next round of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers approaching, South Africa’s home clash against Nigeria may be moved away from the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein.
Before hosting Nigeria, Bafana Bafana are scheduled to face Lesotho, who have been using Toyota Stadium as their temporary home venue.
However, journalist Velile Mnyandu reports that the*Lesotho Football Association has confirmed FIFA’s instruction to switch venues.
The decision follows a recent CAF inspection, which raised concerns over the pitch quality at Toyota Stadium.
As a result, the match could be relocated to the Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium, also in Bloemfontein.
Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.
