Nigeria, March 26 -- The Super Eagles' road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup just got rockier. Nigeria's 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in Uyo on Tuesday evening left fans heartbroken and head coach Eric Chelle frustrated, as the team squandered crucial chances and dropped valuable points at home.
Victor Osimhen's 74th-minute strike had put Nigeria ahead, only for Zimbabwe's Tawanda Chirewa to snatch a stoppage-time equaliser, silencing the Uyo crowd.
The result leaves Nigeria fourth in Group C with seven points - a daunting six points behind group leaders South Africa. As the qualification race heats up, the Super Eagles now face an uphill battle to secure their ticket to the global stage.
In the aftermath of the disappointing draw, Chelle pulle...
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