The chances of the Nigeria’s national soccer team, the Super Eagles, narrowed dangerously, Friday, as they struggled to get a 1-1 draw in their make-or-break tie against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa.
The match was played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital on Friday.
The stalemate has put Nigeria’s chances of qualifying in serious jeopardy.
The result will also put Finidi George under pressure as qualifying Nigeria for the World Cup is one of the core mandates of his employment as the Super Eagles coach.
With the result, Nigeria now placed fifth in the 10-match competition. in a table of six teams after three matches.
Bafana Bafana’s Themba Zwane put South Africa in the lead in the 29th minute of the match.
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru raised Nigeria’s hope in the 46th minute when he powered a low shot to the back of the net. But the South Africans frustrated all efforts by the Super Eagles to increase the tally.
The team will travel to Abdijan on Monday, June 10, 2024, to square up to the Squirrels of Benin who are sitting pretty in the third position in the table.
The Super Eagles/Bafana Bafana match was Coach Finidi George’s baptism of fire as Nigeria’s coach.
