- Wilfred Ndidi’s Costly Miss: How Nigeria Let Victory Slip Away.
- Super Eagles Fans React as Ndidi Issues Public Apology.
- Nigeria’s World Cup Hopes: Must-Win Games Ahead for the Super Eagles.
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has apologized to fans after missing a key chance in Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Tuesday, March 25.
Nigeria was leading 1-0 when Ndidi got a golden opportunity to secure the win.
However, his miss gave Zimbabwe a chance to equalize in the final moments, leaving fans disappointed.
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How Nigeria Lost Their Lead
Osimhen’s Goal Gave Nigeria Hope
The Super Eagles took the lead in the 74th minute when Victor Osimhen scored a well-taken goal.
The Napoli striker finished confidently, and fans believed Nigeria was on course for victory.
Ndidi’s Missed Chance
Shortly after Osimhen’s goal, Wilfred Ndidi had a great chance to score Nigeria’s second goal.
With just the goalkeeper to beat, the Leicester City midfielder missed, keeping Zimbabwe in the game.
Zimbabwe’s Late Equalizer
The miss proved costly as Zimbabwe found a way back.
In the 90th minute, substitute Tawanda Chirewa took advantage of Nigeria’s poor defense and scored the equalizer.
The stadium went silent as Nigeria dropped two crucial points in their World Cup qualification campaign.
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Fans React as Ndidi Apologizes
Nigerian fans took to social media to share their frustration.
🔥 “Ndidi should have scored! We can’t keep wasting big chances.”
🔥 “We need to finish our chances. Every point is important in World Cup qualification.”
Ndidi’s Instagram Apology
Wilfred Ndidi responded to the criticism by apologizing on Instagram. He wrote, asking fans for understanding:
“Please make una no vex for goal wey I miss. Nobody perfect for his job,”
What’s Next for the Super Eagles?
Nigeria’s Must-Win Matches in September
Nigeria now has two important games coming up:
⚽ Nigeria vs Rwanda – A chance to get back on track in the World Cup qualifiers.
⚽ Nigeria vs South Africa – A crucial match against the Group C leaders, who are six points ahead of Nigeria.
How Nigeria Can Improve
To boost their qualification chances, the Super Eagles must:
✅ Take goal-scoring chances – Wasted opportunities have already cost Nigeria points.
✅ Stay focused in defense – Conceding late goals must stop.
✅ Show more determination – Every game is now like a final.
Final Thoughts
Wilfred Ndidi’s missed chance was frustrating, but the Super Eagles still have time to turn things around.
With key games ahead, can Nigeria recover and keep their World Cup qualification hopes alive? Fans will be watching closely.
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