Nigeria Super Eagles who were hoping to avoid a third consecutive draw in the Group C World Cup qualifiers finally ended up again in a 1-1 draw against South Africa’s Themba Zwane in Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
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South Africa beat Stanley Nwabali for an early lead in a 28th-minute strike.
Hugo Broos’ men seemed more disciplined at the back with last minute stops to deny UEFA European League final hero, Ademola Lookman as well as Kelechi Iheanacho from scoring.
Nigeria ended the first half the better side and resumed the second half with some renewed zest and were rewarded with a wonderful strike courtesy of Dele-Basiru who beat Ronwen Williams for the equaliser.
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🟢⚪️🪨 Tanimu and Semi at the back
⚡️ Captain Ndidi in the middle
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Despite a flurry of attack, Bafana Bafana remained resolute to seal the draw.
Nigeria remain fifth with three points on the table, a point behind South Africa who are on 4 points.