Nigeria is in 4th and on their way to miss consecutive world cups. Struggling in a group with South Africa, Rwanda (who are 2nd), Benin, Lesotho & Zimbabwe

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Nigeria now sit six points behind South Africa in 3rd. Do or die battle between these two on Tuesday.

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South Africa draw 1-1 with Nigeria. South Africa one win away from qualification. Nigeria can hopefully make it as one of the four best runners-up in the nine groups that will progress to FIFA’s intercontinental playoffs.

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