“Goal Na Goal”: Fans React As Super Eagles Play 1-1 vs South Africa in 2026 WCQ

• South Africa were held by Nigeria to a 1-1 draw at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday evening
• An own goal from captain William Troost-Ekong gave Bafana Bafana the lead before Calvin Bassey equalised for the Super Eagles
• Fans have raised their observation about the goal scored by the Fulham defender and the inability of the attackers to score

Nigeria played a 1-1 draw against South Africa at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday evening, September 9.

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong scored an own goal in the 25th minute after putting the ball at the back of the net following a counterattack from the Bafana Bafana.

A minute to the end of the first half, Calvin Bassey came to the rescue after converting a cross from Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.

Thab’zero Thabang Thabang said:

“Clear handball goal, If it was South Africa scored with a handball Nigerians were going to blame Motsepe.”

Rosetina Rahamin Pearls wrote:

“God of soccer is got our back. #SuperEagles.”

Desire Nana Gyamerah added:

“It’s still a goal.

“Think about winning the game.”

Maxwell Chidera Ofili said:

“South Africa is robbed.

“Nigeria make una dey talk true.”

Joseph Christoph wrote:

“Hand of God to the rescue 😂.

“Abeg make we try make our attack acute that front just dull.”

Unique Mba Moses added:

“Bassey came from behind to clean his brothers mess . Ekong wake up oooo you’re not playing for me ooo. . Na you go later cash out from the same football. As for me,I can only waste my data and time without gaining anything from it.”

South Africa captain sends message to Super Eagles

Legit.ng earlier reported that South Africa captain Ronwen Williams has declared that they are fully focused on beating Nigeria when the two teams meet in an all-important 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Bloemfontein on Tuesday night.

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Williams spoke with pride ahead of kickoff against the Super Eagles, stressing that the players are not relying on other results to help them qualify.

Source: Legit.ng