Eagles World Cup hope hangs

•South Africa flies higher, tops group

Nigeria’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, hangs in the balance after a shocking 1-1 draw with the Warriors of Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday.

After a goalless first half, Nigeria, needing a win to close the gap on Group C toppers  South Africa, scored…