Super Eagles’ Progress Delayed After 1-1 Draw With Bafana in 2026 WCQ

 

Nigeria’s hopes of securing a place at next year’s FIFA World Cup suffered a blow as the Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by Bafana Bafana on matchday 8. With the result, South Africa move to 17 points, while the Eagles remain second on 11 points.

An own goal from William Troost-Ekong handed South Africa the lead, before Calvin Bassey equalised just before halftime. Nigeria will resume their campaign in October with fixtures against Lesotho and Benin Republic on matchdays 9 and 10.