Zimbabwe 1-1 Nigeria: Iheanacho rescues Super Eagles from embarrassing defeat

Zimbabwe were held to a 1-1 draw by Nigeria in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Sunday, with Kelechi Iheanacho’s second-half equaliser cancelling out Walter Musona’s long-range free-kick.

The Super Eagles were looking to bounce back from their opening-day draw against Lesotho, but they found themselves behind early on when Musona curled a stunning free-kick into the top corner from 30 yards out.

Nigeria pressed for an equaliser, and they were finally rewarded in the 67th minute when Iheanacho slotted home from close range after a fine cross from Moses Simon.