Nigerian Fans Lament Super Eagles’ Disappointing Draw Against Zimbabwe in World Cup Qualifier

The Super Eagles’ hopes of securing a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup took another hit on Tuesday as they settled for a frustrating 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.

Despite Victor Osimhen’s 74th-minute goal giving Nigeria the lead, the team failed to hold on, allowing Tawanda Chirewa to equalize in stoppage time. This result leaves the Super Eagles fourth in Group C, trailing South Africa, Benin Republic, and Rwanda in the race for qualification.

Fans React: ‘Shameless Team!’

Following the disappointing result, Nigerian football fans flooded social media with frustration, criticism, and even conspiracy theories about the team’s performance.

On X (formerly Twitter), fans did not hold back:

🔴 @temmy_israel: “Too many deadweights in this team! You will start winning when you get rid of the dead weights and bring in quality players.”

🔴 @BlxckLipPastor: “You were counting yellow cards while Zimbabwe was busy training.”

🔴 @NNAYELUGO_M: “We aren’t qualifying for the World Cup. Let’s just work on qualifying for AFCON.”

🔴 @RENDAN_1: “Shameless team! It has always been hype with little to show for it. #SuperEagles.”

Some fans even blamed the stadium’s political connection:

🔴 @gpsych01_joe: “This is on Akpabio, his sins affecting the team on his home soil. Why didn’t they change the venue when we are aware of his atrocities in recent times?”

Opinion: Is Nigeria’s World Cup Dream Fading?

The Super Eagles have now dropped crucial points in their qualification campaign, raising serious doubts about their ability to secure a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While talent isn’t in question—especially with stars like Osimhen, Lookman, and Iwobi—the team’s inconsistency, defensive lapses, and tactical issues are alarming.

With only a handful of games left, can the Super Eagles bounce back, or are they heading for another heartbreak like in 2022? Nigerians will be watching closely.