The Super Eagles of Nigeria have suffered a major setback in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign following a disappointing draw against Zimbabwe.

The three-time African champions were held to a 1-1 stalemate at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo in their sixth game of the qualifying series.

Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen gave Nigeria the lead in the 74th minute, but Tawanda Chirewa equalized for Zimbabwe in stoppage time.

The result leaves Nigeria in fourth place with seven points, six points behind group leaders Bafana Bafana of South Africa, who defeated Benin 2-0 in Abidjan.

Rwanda and Benin occupy second and third places respectively in Group C, with eight points each.

Lesotho sits just behind Nigeria in fifth place with six points, while Zimbabwe remains bottom of the group with four points.

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