In a nail-biting World Cup qualifier match at Rwanda's Huye Stadium, Nigeria's Super Eagles faced an uphill battle against the Warriors of Zimbabwe, resulting in a 1-1 draw on Sunday.
The pressure mounted on the Super Eagles, eager for a positive outcome following a lackluster draw against Lesotho earlier in the week at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.
Zimbabwe's Musona dealt an early blow, unleashing a precise 30-meter free kick in the 26th minute that found the back of Nigeria's net, leaving shot stopper Francis Uzoho helpless.
Struggling to assert dominance, the 2013 AFCON champions made halftime adjustments, introducing Victor Boniface, Kelechi Iheanacho, and Osayi-Samuel. The tactical move paid off with Iheanacho's 67th-minute goal, a powerful shot inside the left post that leveled the score.
Despite a late push for a winning goal, Nigeria couldn't break through the resolute defense of the Warriors, leaving their World Cup aspirations hanging in the balance. Stay tuned for more updates on Nigeria's journey through the qualifiers
