Some Nigerian football fans have expressed their displeasure over the national team’s performance against Zimbabwe in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, which ended in a 1-1 draw on Tuesday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.

Gatekeeper reports that Victor Osimhen gave Eric Chelle’s side the lead in the 74th minute, but Zimbabwe equalised in the 90th minute, thanks to Tawanda Chirewa’s strike.

The result against the Warriors of Zimbabwe means the Super Eagles remain in fourth place in Group C, behind leaders South Africa, Benin Republic in second place, and Rwanda in third.

After the game, supporters took to their X accounts to share their thoughts on the match.

Here are some comments gathered by DAILY POST from X:

@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.”

@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?”

@MrAlaboRoland: “You guys should remain at home and forget about the 2026 Fútbol Mundial.”

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

@kgatlii: “Give Zim our 3 points from Lesotho @FIFAcom.”

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

@Bashir_Mamu: “How are we going to miss out on back-to-back WCs?”

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

@paskael: “Super Chickens can’t surprise me as usual.”

A last-minute goal from Tawanda Chirewa denied Nigeria victory as Zimbabwe secured a 1-1 draw in their Group C World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.

Victor Osimhen put Nigeria ahead in the 73rd minute with a well-placed header from Ola Aina’s cross.

The Super Eagles seemed to be on track for three points until Chirewa scored in the 90th minute, sneaking past defenders and toe-poking the ball under goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali.

Tolu Arokodare, who replaced Samuel Chukwueze in the 59th minute, was involved in the opener. He held up play before passing to Aina, whose precise delivery found Osimhen at the far post.

Nigeria had multiple opportunities to extend their lead. In the 83rd minute, Wilfred Ndidi missed a clear chance after being played in by Moses Simon, skewing his shot wide. Moments later, Osimhen was substituted due to cramp, with Victor Boniface coming on.

The result left Nigeria in third position in Group C, after Lesotho’s late equalizer against Rwanda denied the Super Eagles the opportunity to move up to second.

Nigeria’s next match will be a critical opportunity to recapture momentum as they continue their World Cup qualification campaign.

The Akwa Ibom State Government has purchased 30,000 tickets for football fans and supporters ahead of Super Eagles 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe.

The move is mobilise support for the Super Eagles in the game.

Eric Chelle’s side will host the Warriors at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Tuesday.

The Super Eagles have played all their previous home games in the qualifiers at the ground.

The three-time African champions will be looking to record their second win in the qualifiers following last Friday’s 2-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali.

The Group C encounter will kick-off at 5pm.