SOUTH AFRICA HOLD SUPER EAGLES TO 1-1 DRAW IN THE 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIER
The Super Eagles of Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Bafana Bafana of South Africa in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers match day three at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday.
The Super Eagles have now drawn their three consecutive games and are in fifth place while South Africa sit in the fourth spot.
The uninspiring Super Eagles had to come from behind to earn a 1-1 draw against their more adventurous opponents from South Africa.
Bafana Bafana took the lead in the 29th minute of the first half through Themba Zwane who dazzled past the Nigerian defense to send the ball beyond the hapless Stanley Nwabali in Nigerian goal.
Speaking after match, Super Eagles Coach, Finidi George said that his players approached the first half of the match in a sloppy manner that did not produce a goal.
George said the draw is not good enough for the team as they have three points from three matches.
He, however, assured fans that the team will strategize to ensure victory in the next group match.
The Super Eagles will face third placed Benin Republic on Monday in Cote D’Ivoire, as they seek to get their campaign back on track.
