Victor Osimhen was on target again for the Super Eagles at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium as they played out a frustrating 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe, Footynaija.com reports.
Nigeria went into the game as heavy favourites after their comfortable 2-0 win over Rwanda last week, with head coach Eric Chelle naming the same starting XI from that match in Kigali for today’s game in Uyo.
The Super Eagles started strongly, with Osimhen coming close twice in the opening 10 minutes. He forced a save from the goalkeeper before his powerful header from the resulting corner was also denied. Osayi-Samuel later had a one-on-one chance but was stopped by the Warriors’ goalkeeper.
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Despite Nigeria’s early dominance, Zimbabwe remained compact and dangerous on the counter, with Walter Musona breaking free and firing a shot into the side netting. Nigeria went on to respond with a flurry of half chances but they failed to find the back of the net.
Nigeria finally broke the deadlock in the 74th minute following Simon’s precise long ball to Arokodare. The Gent striker flicked it into Aina’s path. The Nottingham Forest defender, who then sent in a superb cross, allowing Osimhen to nod the ball past the Zimbabwe goalkeeper.
However, Nigeria’s joy did not last as the Warriors found a late equalizer after after second half substitute Tawanda Chirewa surged through the Nigerian defence before poking the ball past Nwabali.
This latest draw keeps Nigeria on seven points, leaving them in fourth place behind South Africa (13), Rwanda (8) and Benin (8). The Super Eagles now sit six points behind leaders South Africa with only four matches remaining.
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