Nigerian football fans are in despair after the Super Eagles’ frustrating 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, leaving their hopes of making it to the tournament hanging by a thread.
The result sees Nigeria sitting fourth in Group C with just seven points, trailing leaders South Africa by six points. With only a handful of matches left, frustration has erupted across social media, with many fans lamenting the team’s inconsistency and wastefulness in front of goal.
One Twitter user, @osquare78, summed up the mood:
“Now we need a calculator to qualify. Can’t remember watching Nigeria without using one. I thought that was just for tournaments, but now we need it for qualifiers too. We are done!”
Another fan, @NguvyAgernor, expressed disappointment over missed opportunities:
“I’m beyond shocked at this result. So many wasted chances, and we’re out here sharing points with Zimbabwe?”
The Super Eagles’ defensive lapses also came under heavy criticism, with @the_greatjordan mocking the team’s sluggish reactions:
“Zimbabwe scored one simple goal, and our defenders were just standing there like statues. They need to go learn from motor park touts – at least those guys don’t allow free passes!”
While some blamed the coach, others turned their frustration towards the players. @ChiemekaEmee argued:
“The players are the problem, not the coach! Zimbabwe hit the crossbar, and instead of waking up, they kept playing as if 1-0 was enough. Now look where we are. Bye-bye to the 2026 World Cup.”
A few fans, however, acknowledged the team’s effort but admitted Nigeria may not be ready for the World Cup. @yinca05 stated:
“Honestly, we don’t deserve to be there. We’re not even good enough for playoffs. Still, the coach should stay. He tried, but some players let us down. Time to focus on AFCON and rebuild.”
With just a few games left, Nigeria’s road to the World Cup is looking tougher than ever. Can the Super Eagles still find a way, or is it time to accept reality and start preparing for the next AFCON?
