The stalemate saw Nigeria drop to fourth in the table with three points from as many matches with South Africa third on four points.
ABUJA - South Africa held Nigeria 1-1 on Friday to keep the Super Eagles without a victory in their 2026 World Cup qualifying Group C.
The hosts started brightly with Paul Onuachu, Ademola Lookman and Benjamin Tanimu having shots at goal in the first half.A Teboho Mokoena free kick brushed off the crossbar with Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali beaten. Tanimu came to the rescue of the Super Eagles after 36 minutes, when goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was beaten by a chipped effort, but the Tanzania-based defender headed to safety.
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