Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup suffered a setback after a frustrating home draw against Zimbabwe.
With six matches played, Nigeria sits fourth in Group C with seven points, while South Africa tops the group with 13.
The Super Eagles’ recent 1-1 stalemate with Zimbabwe has made their qualification path even more challenging.
Africa has been granted nine automatic qualification spots for the tournament, with a tenth team having a chance through an intercontinental playoff.
Group winners earn direct qualification while the four best second-placed teams will battle for the playoff spots.
Here are teams in playoff spots:
1. Gabon (15 points)
2. Cameroon (12 points)
3. Senegal (12 points)
4. Namibia (12 points)
5. Comoros (12 points)
6. Mozambique (12 points)
7. Burkina Faso (11 points)
