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Nigeria’s World Cup hopes faded as South Africa and Benin won.
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The Super Eagles sit on seven points.
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They now need big wins to stay in contention.
Nigeria World Cup hopes took a major hit on Friday as Group C rivals won crucial matches.
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South Africa beat Lesotho 3-0 in Bloemfontein and moved top with 16 points.
Meanwhile, Nigeria sit on seven from six games.
Meanwhile, Benin Republic edged Zimbabwe 1-0 in Abidjan and climbed to 11 points, further denting Nigeria’s standing.
The Super Eagles host Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday.
Even with a win they would reach just ten points and still trail South Africa and Benin.
That makes Tuesday’s trip to South Africa a make-or-break clash for qualification.
With time running out, Nigeria must string together near-perfect results.
Fans and pundits will watch whether the Super Eagles sharpen their finishing and tighten their defence, or risk letting Nigeria World Cup hopes fade.
