Minnows Namibia held Nigeria to a 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw that landed a blow to the Super Eagles’ hopes of reaching the play-offs.
Malawi, who are two points behind the leaders.
It could have been worse for Stephen Keshi’s side, who trailed Hotto Kavendji’s 77th-minute volley before skipper Geoffrey Oboabona smashed in a late free-kick.
Had they won, and Nigeria lost, Malawi would have been top heading into the decider.
World Cup qualifying for Africa has been changed this time out, with the winners of 10 four-team groups entering a two-legged play-off against each other.
With Malawi and Kenya having shared the points earlier in the day, a win for Nigeria would have guaranteed their progression from Group F, and ensured their safe passage into the CAF play-off round. Instead, they were unable to beat a side ranked 125th in the world, and will now need to avoid defeat against the Flames in Calabar in order to advance.
The five play-off winners will qualify for the upcoming 2014 finals in Brazil.
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All these grammar, what is Nigeria's fate now? Tell us are we qualified or not?
ReplyDelete...You are right for the question, abi is eagles on top of the group or not .
ReplyDeleteyes, eagles are on top of their group with 2 points and will need to play malawi in calabar at a later date
ReplyDeleteThe Eagle is still on top, with 9 points. Malawi follows with 7 points. If we lose the next match against Namibia and Malawi beats Kenya, we will not be qualified for the 2014 world cup in Brazil
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