Nigeria is now four points off the top spot in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers following South Africa’s and Rwanda’s victory on on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Super Eagles heartbreak started with a shocking 2-1 defeat to Benin Republic on Monday but more pronounced on Tuesday when teams in same group got a meaningful results.
South Africa’s Bafana Bafana who last week left Uyo, Nigeria with a point defeated Zimbabwe 3-1 with Thapelo Morena getting a brace.
Adding to Nigeria’s uphill task is Rwanda who emerged victorious with a 1-0 win at Lesotho.
With these outcomes the current standings in Group C are as follows:
- Rwanda, South Africa, and Benin are joint leaders with seven points each - Lesotho occupies the fourth spot with five points - Nigeria trails behind in fifth place with three points
The next World Cup qualifiers come up in March 2025 and Nigeria’s upcoming matches will be crucial in determining their fate.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun