The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after playing out a thrilling 1-1 draw against South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Lagos on Tuesday night.
Victor Osimhen opened the scoring in the 34th minute with a clinical finish, before Bafana Bafana equalized through a set-piece in the 67th minute.
The result was enough for Nigeria, who top Group C with 16 points, to seal automatic qualification with two games to spare.
Coach Eric Chelle praised the team's resilience: "The boys showed tremendous character tonight. We knew what we needed and we delivered."
Thousands of fans stormed the streets of Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt in wild celebrations following the full-time whistle.
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