The Super Eagles were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday evening.
Coach Eric Chelle’s men went into the game needing a win to boost their chances of reaching the finals in the United States, but an early setback saw captain William Troost-Ekong score an own goal in the 25th minute, handing the hosts the lead.
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Nigeria defender Calvin Bassey salvaged a point with a header just before the end of first half.
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