By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
The Super Eagles of Nigeria suffered a big setback in their bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 1-1 draw with South Africa.
Eric Chelle’s side struggled in the opening exchanges with the hosts pouring forward in search of the opening goal.
South Africa scored the opening goal in the 25th minute after William Troost-Ekong diverted the ball into his own net.
The Super Eagles fought back, and scored the equaliser through Calvin Bassey on the dot of 45 minutes.
Bassey started the move, and nodded home from inside the box following a superb cross from Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.
Nigeria poured forward early in the second half with substitute Tolu Arokodare coming close to hitting target in the 50th minute.
Both sides have chances to win the game but failed to convert.
The West Africans will host Squirrels of Benin Republic in their next game in the qualifiers.
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