Kelechi Iheanacho got here off the bench to attain the equalizer towards Zimbabwe in Nigeria’s second FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match.

Nigeria had gone behind within the first half from Walter Musona’s lengthy vary strike within the twenty fifth minute, which left the goalkeeper Francis Uzoho helpless.

It was a sport of only a few possibilities, each groups solely managed 3 pictures on aim – Zimbabwe scored from their solely shot which got here within the first half.

Nonetheless, after the break, Jose Peseiro made three adjustments bringing on Victor Boniface, Kelechi Iheanacho and Bruno Onyemeachi.

The transfer proved necessary and Iheanacho discovered himself on the finish of a Moses Simon move to degree the rating.

Finally, the sport ended with each groups sharing the spoils, and Nigeria have now picked solely two factors from as many video games within the qualifiers.

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