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Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualification hopes suffered another setback on Tuesday as the Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa in Bloemfontein.
An own goal by captain William Troost-Ekong put the hosts ahead before Calvin Bassey’s strike restored parity.
The result leaves Nigeria stranded on 11 points, level with Benin Republic, who still have a game in hand.
South Africa remain firmly in control of Group C with 17 points and two matches left to play.
With the gap now six points, the Super Eagles’ path to qualification is narrowing fast, and the team faces a daunting task of turning the tide in their remaining fixtures.
