Nigeria’s Super Eagles drew 1-1 with South Africa in the 2026 Group C World Cup Qualifiers.
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The game, held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, saw Nigeria struggling to score, trailing 1-0 at half-time. Themba Zwane put South Africa ahead in the 29th minute with a solo goal.
In the second half, Nigeria came back strong. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru scored the equalizer early in the half with a well-placed shot after a precise pass from Alex Iwobi.
The Super Eagles kept attacking, with Samuel Chukwueze nearly scoring after a run from the wing, but his shot hit the goalpost.
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Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman also had several chances, but the South African goalkeeper made key saves, including one from Lookman’s curling shot.
Terem Moffi missed a close-range opportunity, unable to react quickly enough, and was stopped by the visiting goalkeeper.
This draw puts Nigeria in 5th place in Group C of the CAF qualifiers. The Super Eagles aim for a better result in their next match against Benin on Monday, June 10.
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