Nigeria’s Super Eagles forced Warriors of Zimbabwe to a 1-1 draw in Rwanda on Sunday, giving them another setback in their Group C 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

In the match, the Eagles overcame a goal behind to tie the score in the second straight game after losing to Lesotho 1–1.

Before the second half began, Nathan Tella, a new invitee, was substituted out for goal scorer Kelechi Iheanacho, making his debut for the Eagles.

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The Eagles’ next qualifying match will take place at home on June 2, 2024, against South Africa.

With two games completed, the Eagles trail by two points.

In the 26th minute, Walter Musona’s excellent long-range free kick gave Zimbabwe the lead.

The Eagles missed a great chance to take advantage of an indirect free-kick that was handed to them in minute 56.

Iheanacho equalised the score for the Eagles in the 65th minute after finishing off a Moses Simon assist.

The Eagles missed a great chance to take advantage of an indirect free-kick that was handed to them in minute 56.

Iheanacho equalised the score for the Eagles in the 65th minute after finishing off a Moses Simon assist.

After Francis Uzoho failed to hold a cross, Zimbabwe nearly regained the lead on minute 82, but the shot struck the side netting.

Following a foul by Jamilu Collins, Zimbabwe was awarded a free kick on the edge of the box in the 88th minute, but the goal-bound attempt was blocked by the wall.