Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualification hopes hit as South Africa hold them in Bloemfontein

Nigeria’s chances of securing direct qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup took a dent on Tuesday after they were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa in a Group C clash at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. The result keeps Bafana Bafana six points clear at the top of the table with just two matches left, leaving them firmly in control of the group. Nigeria were dealt an early blow when Ola Aina went off injured after just 10 minutes. South Africa, sharper in the opening stages,…

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