Nigeria\u2019s<\/a> World Cup qualifying campaign roared back to life following a victory against Rwanda, and took another decline after a 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe<\/a> in Uyo today, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n A Victor Osimhen brace secured a 2-0 victory over Rwanda \u2014 Nigeria\u2019s first-ever win on Rwandan soil after three previous draws. The Galatasaray forward was on the scoresheet again in Uyo, and was withdrawn in the 87th minute.<\/p>\n Almost immediately, the Zimbabweans capitalized on the Super Eagles<\/a>\u2018 slight slumber and equalized to spoil Eric Chelle\u2019s<\/a> side\u2019s party. Soccernet.ng<\/a><\/strong> highlights five key takeaways from this disappointing draw.<\/p>\n YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE;<\/strong><\/p>\n Nottingham Forest chief set to break bank for Super Eagles goalscoring star<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Watch: Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams vibe to Skales\u2019 shakebody on duty with Spain<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Arokodare pays homage to his brother\u2019s record label, sings Ycee\u2019s \u2018Juice\u2019 at Super Eagles initiation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n The Nigerian team had better chances by a mile, but the lack of clinicality in front of the goal cost them all three points.<\/p>\n If they\u2019d gotten a goal in the first half, it would\u2019ve settled any early nerves, which they would\u2019ve capitalized on after the restart.<\/p>\n Victor Osimhen\u2019<\/a>s goal came in the 74th minute, and Michael Nees\u2019s side immediately responded with three chances, hitting the crossbar with one before their eventual goal came.<\/p>\n The three chances were more than they managed before the Super Eagles opened the scoring, hinting they let their foot off the pedal after going in front.<\/p>\n Going forward, this is something they\u2019ll need to look out for, or else it\u2019s goodbye to the 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/a><\/strong> for the three-time AFCON Champions.<\/p>\n Victor Osimhen was withdrawn with three minutes left on the clock. With Tolu Arokodare already on the pitch and Nigeria being a goal up, bringing Victor Boniface on at that stage of the game was needless.<\/p>\n At the stage where a game needs to be seen out with a lead, bringing a defensive-minded player on could\u2019ve saved Nigeria the lead today, and Chelle will need to learn fast if he wants to remain in charge of the Super Eagles.<\/p>\n Nigeria\u2019s super eagle coach cried today. pic.twitter.com\/1TeEZoNPeJ<\/a><\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/imago1060190811-1024x683.jpg\")
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1. Scuffed chances could cost Super Eagles World Cup spot<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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2. Nigeria lose focus after scoring<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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3. Early tests for Chelle\u2019s in-game management<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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