
The Digest:
In an unexpected turn, a 196-year-old tortoise has weighed in on the match's outcome. Its symbolic prediction adds a layer of quiet, hopeful expectation to a fixture with high emotional stakes, showing how deep a nation's love for the game runs. Rooted in the Storm.
Key Points:
- The Super Eagles will face the Bafana Bafana in a 2026 World Cup qualifier.
- A 196-year-old tortoise has tipped Nigeria to score two goals in the match.
- The tortoise, an ancient creature, resides at a sanctuary in Zanzibar.
- Nigeria is currently in third place in their qualifying group.
- Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle will lead the team without star forward Victor Osimhen.
- Players like Stanley Nwabali have expressed confidence in securing a victory.
- The two teams drew 1-1 in their previous qualifying encounter last year.
Sources: Legit.ng, Sports247