Nigeria’s Super Eagles Bungle Crucial World Cup Qualification Against Zimbabwe

Disappointing Draw at Godswill Akpabio Stadium

The Super Eagles of Nigeria failed to secure a vital victory against Zimbabwe’s Warriors in Tuesday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Akwa Ibom State.

Coming off a 2-0 victory against Rwanda on March 21, 2025, expectations were high for Eric Chelle’s squad to maintain their momentum in the World Cup qualification campaign. However, the Nigerian team delivered a lackluster performance marked by poor finishing despite creating numerous scoring opportunities.

Late Drama as Zimbabwe Snatch Equalizer

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen finally broke the deadlock in the 73rd minute, connecting with a header following excellent build-up play between Tolu Arokodare and Ola Aina. The goal seemed destined to give Nigeria all three points until Zimbabwe stunned the home crowd with a 90th-minute equalizer.

This disappointing result deals a significant blow to Nigeria’s World Cup qualification hopes, leaving fans and analysts questioning the team’s ability to secure a spot in the 2026 tournament.

Match details and analysis continue to develop…