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.”

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.

Captain William Troost-Ekong says the Super Eagles are fully focused on their clash with the Warriors of Zimbabwe.

Nigeria will face Michael Nees’ side in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday six encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Tuesday.

The Super Eagles revitalised their qualifying campaign with a 2-0 victory over Rwanda last Friday.

Troost-Ekong stated that the players have put that win behind them and are fully prepared for the challenge against Zimbabwe.

“The win over Rwanda is in the past. We are now 100% focused on the game against Zimbabwe tomorrow. Against a motivated Zimbabwean side, we just want to rise to the occasion and win,” the centre-back told a press conference.

“We have experienced and ambitious players in the team, but we also spoke about the significance of playing at the World Cup. Our targets are very clear.”

Head coach Eric Chelle took charge of the Super Eagles for the first time against Rwanda.

Troost-Ekong noted that the players are adapting to the coach’s tactics.

“We are working on adjusting to the coach’s tactics. We have enough quality, and we saw that against Rwanda. It’s a process, and we just need to deliver against Zimbabwe tomorrow,” he added.