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Super Eagles Held in Bloemfontein as Qualification Chances Narrow

The Super Eagles fell behind when captain Troost-Ekong inadvertently turned the ball into his own net. Nigeria later equalised through defender Calvin Bassey, who rose highest to head in a long cross. Despite pressing hard in the closing stages and adding seven minutes of stoppage time, the team couldn’t find a winner.

Galatasaray Coach Admits Worry Over Osimhen’s Travels to Nigeria After Injury Scare

Buruk made the remarks in the aftermath of Nigeria’s 1–0 World Cup qualifying win over Rwanda, during which Osimhen was substituted early due to foot pain. “If there is a problem with Osimhen, we want to send a plane immediately and bring him back to Türkiye,” the coach said.