Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup went into tatters Tuesday evening as they played out a 1-1 draw against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa, reports The Standard Gazette.
The Eagles were without Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, who pulled up with an injury in the 1-0 win over Rwanda on Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio stadium, Uyo.
Right back Ola Aina had to be replaced in the 10th minute through injury.
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The Eagles were behind 25 minutes into the game as William Troost-Ekong conceded an own goal as he aimed to clear the ball from a dangerous cross.
Calvin Bassey equalised for the three-time African champions in the 44th minute with a textbook header.
Borg sides were tepid in a physical game in the second half, and Nigeria would need the second-placed teams in other groups to have bad games to have any chances of qualification to the World Cup.
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