The Super Eagles's chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup now hanging by a thread as they were unable to conquer lowly-rated Zimbabwe in Uyo. So, what were the talking points from the very uninspiring game?
Super Eagles useless without Osimhen
I really can't tell where the Super Eagles will be on the World Cup qualifiers log without the Galatasaray man. Osimhen scored his third goal for Nigeria in two games by getting on the end of a delightful cross from Ola Aina.
Every other Super Eagles player that got a shot on goal in the game misplaced their effort: with Iwobi missing from a few yards out. This performance from the team has shown that the team is useless without Osimhen which is not a good thing at all.
Lookman had a stinker
The Atalanta forward was very poor in the game and didn't justify his African Best Player crown. Had his opportunity to score but wasted it and couldn't provide any goal for his teammates either. He has got to improve on his performance going forward otherwise his stock will fall drastically.
Arokodare improved on his performance
Those who read my talking points from the game against Rwanda saw how I called out the KRC Genk attacker for playing poorly when he came on in that game. But he really improved on that showing in this game when he was asked to play alongside Osimhen up top. His link-up play in the box led to Osimhen goal. I really think he should be playing alongside Osimhen for the Super Eagles judging by what I saw of him against Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe's goalkeeper had a brilliant performance
Zimbabwe's goalkeeper Washington Arubi made some brilliant saves especially in the first half to deny the Super Eagles from going ahead. His teammates have him to thank for getting a point from the game. If they eventually get into the playoffs position, they would remember this game as part of the turning point.
Ekong responsible for Zimbabwe's equalizer
The former Udinese and Watford man was lackluster with his defending in the box that led to Zimbabwe's equalizer. He should have done better with the situation and cleared the ball from the box but he failed. He also wasn't impressive with his performance in the game as he is starting to show that the football is beginning to leave him at age 31.
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