South African Replies 196-Year-Old Tortoise Who Predicted Outcome of Bafana Bafana vs Super Eagles
- Bafana Bafana were held in a 1-1 draw by Super Eagles in a crucial Group C World Cup qualifier in Bloemfontein on Tuesday night, September 9
- Captain William Troost-Ekong scored an own goal, while Fulham defender Calvin Bassey scored an equaliser
- A 196-year-old made a bold prediction before the match between the Southern African and West African sides
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Nigeria secured a valuable point in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers after playing a 1-1 draw against South Africa at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday night, September 9.
Bafana Bafana took the lead in the 25th minute through an own goal from Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong.
Fulham defender Calvin Bassey became the hero of the night after scoring an equaliser in the 44th minute, converting Bright Osayi-Samuel's cross.
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Before the encounter, Nigeria had beaten Rwanda 1-0 with the only goal coming through Tolu Arokodare, while South Africa pummeled Lesotho 3-0.
Bafana Bafana are on 17 points, topping the group, while the Super Eagles have 11 points in third position, per TnTSports.
The Cheetahs of Benin Republic humiliated the Crocodiles of Lesotho 4-0 to move to second position, denting Nigeria's chances of attending the playoff, per BBC.
Who predicted the number of goals?
Before the kick-off, a 196-year-old predicted the number of goals Nigeria would score against South Africa during the 2026 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, September 6.
The reptile stopped at the number two to indicate the Super Eagles will find the net twice against the Bafana Bafana.
The particular tortoise is regarded as the oldest living creature on earth, located at the Prison Island sanctuary in Zanzibar.
The prediction of the longest-living land animals was correct, but unfortunately, Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong scored an own goal.
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South Africans mock Nigerians
South African fans have stirred the social media with their reaction following the own goal scored by a Nigerian defender.
A X user said Calvin Bassey had to switch from playing football to volleyball to score an equaliser for the Super Eagles. Read them below:
@BastardZuma said:
"So actually SA don't know how to score."
@Magatsheni90722 wrote:
"They had to switch from football to volleyball in order to score one goal😭."
@BastardZuma replied:
"When you think about it 😂😪."
@Jay_StylesZa added:
"The way Nigerians love South Africa🇿🇦.. They even scored for Us. Imagine."
@mmy_ga999 said:
"They had to score for SA, their second home in Africa."
@YasiahRasheed wrote:
"1 goal 1 handgoal ..that handball must be reported to FIFA we want those 3 points from Nigeria."
@Bally_MG added:
"They actually scored 1 & got gifted another by the officials."
Ex-Super Eagles star Ekpo reacts to Nigeria's World Cup chances
Legit.ng earlier reported that 1992 AFCON bronze medallist Friday Ekpo urged Nigeria not to give up in their fight to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The ex-Super Eagles star said other countries' results can play a vital role in increasing our chances.
Source: Legit.ng
