In their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match in Uyo, Zimbabwe scored late to secure a 1-1 draw, denying the Super Eagles a chance to win. Nigeria dominated possession for much of the game, but they were unable to convert their opportunities, which gave the visitors a vital point.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Here are the players who made Nigeria lose crucial points;
Williams Troost-Ekong
The experienced defender struggled with his positioning in the closing stages of the match. His lack of pace became evident, and Zimbabwe took advantage, breaking through the defense to score the equaliser.
Moses Simon
There were moments of creativity from the winger, but he was unable to turn them into meaningful contributions.
The Nantes winger’s final passes lacked accuracy, which limited Nigeria’s attacking threat in the final third.
Samuel Chukwueze
The forward had a quiet game, failing to make a significant impact.
Zimbabwe’s defense kept him in check, preventing him from creating goal-scoring opportunities or linking up effectively with teammates.
Bright Osayi-Samuel
The full-back was active on the right flank, frequently pushing forward to support the attack.
However, his final delivery lacked precision, reducing the effectiveness of his overlapping runs.
Defensively, he held his ground for most of the game but was caught out of position a few times, exposing gaps in the backline.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
