“Goal Na Goal”: Fans React As Super Eagles Play 1-1 vs South Africa in 2026 WCQ
- South Africa were held by Nigeria to a 1-1 draw at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday evening
- An own goal from captain William Troost-Ekong gave Bafana Bafana the lead before Calvin Bassey equalised for the Super Eagles
- Fans have raised their concerns about the goal scored by the Fulham defender and the inability of the attackers to score
Nigeria played a 1-1 draw against South Africa at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday evening, September 9.
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong scored an own goal in the 25th minute after putting the ball in the back of the net following a counterattack from the Bafana Bafana.
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A minute to the end of the first half, Calvin Bassey came to the rescue after converting a cross from Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.
In the second half, Eric Chelle made tactical changes, introducing Wolves' new signing Tolu Arokodare. His introduction brought life into the attack of the Super Eagles, while Brentford player Benjamin Fredrick imposed his authority in the backline.
Former Leicester City star Wilfred Ndidi made way for Crystal Palace player Christantus Uche, making a great impression in the 22 minutes of play, per Punch.
South Africa tried to double the lead as the Bafana Bafana midfielder almost caught Stanley Nwabali off guard. Samuel Chukwueze also got an opportunity to give the Super Eagles a deserved win, but the defenders of South Africa took him out.
Nigeria are in second place with 11 points, as South Africa sit comfortably on the log with 17 points, per Channels TV.
The Bafana Bafana are eyeing a World Cup ticket, with their last appearance in 2010, where they hosted the Mundial, while the Super Eagles are seeking to qualify after missing the 2022 edition in Qatar.
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Fans react
Thab'zero Thabang Thabang said:
"Clear handball goal, If it was South Africa scored with a handball Nigerians were going to blame Motsepe."
Rosetina Rahamin Pearls wrote:
"God of soccer is got our back. #SuperEagles."
Desire Nana Gyamerah added:
"It’s still a goal.
"Think about winning the game."
Maxwell Chidera Ofili said:
"South Africa is robbed.
"Nigeria make una dey talk true."
Joseph Christoph wrote:
"Hand of God to the rescue 😂.
"Abeg make we try make our attack acute that front just dull."
Unique Mba Moses added:
"Bassey came from behind to clean his brothers mess . Ekong wake up oooo you're not playing for me ooo. . Na you go later cash out from the same football. As for me,I can only waste my data and time without gaining anything from it."
South Africa captain sends message to Super Eagles
Legit.ng earlier reported that South Africa captain Ronwen Williams has declared that they are fully focused on beating Nigeria when the two teams meet in an all-important 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Bloemfontein on Tuesday night.
Williams spoke with pride ahead of kickoff against the Super Eagles, stressing that the players are not relying on other results to help them qualify.
Source: Legit.ng
