Nigeria's World Cup Hopes Dim After Last-Minute Draw with Zimbabwe

A 90th-minute equalizer leaves Nigeria in fourth place in Group C, with automatic qualification now a distant prospect.

Zimbabwe's Tawanda Chirewa scored a 90th-minute equalizer, resulting in a 1-1 draw that severely impacts Nigeria's World Cup qualification chances.
Victor Osimhen had given Nigeria the lead in the 74th minute, marking another standout performance from the star forward.
Nigeria remains fourth in Group C with seven points, trailing South Africa, Rwanda, and Benin in the standings.
South Africa leads Group C with 13 points after a 2-0 victory over Benin, further solidifying their position as group leaders.
With only group winners securing automatic qualification and limited playoff spots for runners-up, Nigeria faces a challenging path to the 2026 World Cup.