Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup took a hit after Zimbabwe scored a late equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw.
Buoyed by their 2-0 win over Rwanda, the Super Eagles dominated early but failed to convert chances. Their persistence paid off in the 74th minute when Victor Osimhen headed home Ola Aina’s cross.
Nigeria nearly doubled their lead, but Wilfred Ndidi missed a golden opportunity. That miss proved costly as Zimbabwe struck in the 90th minute. A defensive lapse allowed Tawanda Chirewa to beat Stanley Nwabali at his near post, silencing the home crowd.
With this setback, Nigeria’s qualification hopes remain uncertain, needing a strong response in their next fixtures.
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