Explainer: How Nigeria can qualify for the World Cup after draw against South Africa

Comprehensive analysis of the Super Eagles' chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup after the disappointing draw against South Africa.

The Super Eagles failed to beat South Africa in Bloemfontein, a crucial criterion to keep their World Cup dreams alive. Hence, for many fans of the Nigerian national team, the die is cast, and the senior team will miss consecutive World Cup tournaments.

However improbable, Nigeria’s qualification chances is not yet a mathematical impossibility. And as popular Afrobeats DJ ‘Exclusive’ says, “This is football; anything can happen.”

By Faruq Ibrahim

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