Nigeria Super Eagles allowed the orange boys took the early lead in their bid to qualify for 2026 World Cup finals to be held at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 11, 2026.
This result marks the team’s third consecutive draw, leaving them winless in Group C and fifth place with just three points.
South Africa took the lead through Zwane’s individual effort on the 29th minutes leaving Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili helpless. Fisayo Dele Bashiru equalized for Nigeria in the 48th minute. Despite the draw, Lesotho leads Group C with five points, while the Super Eagles trail behind with three points from three matches.
This result is a significant blow to Nigeria’s World Cup aspirations, and the team must regroup and refocus to revive their qualifying campaign. The Super Eagles face a crucial match against Benin Republic on June 10, 2024, at the Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Cote divore.
