Nigeria’s prospects for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have become precarious following the latest outcomes in the Group C qualifiers.

On Tuesday, Rwanda’s 1-0 win against Lesotho and South Africa’s 3-1 victory over Zimbabwe have complicated the standings.

Meanwhile, Nigeria suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Benin Republic on Monday, leaving the team with only three points from four matches.

Rwanda, South Africa, and Benin now lead the group with seven points each.

Lesotho is in fourth place with five points, while Nigeria languishes in fifth place – four points behind the leading teams.

Nigeria missed the last edition of the World Cup held in Qatar after a playoff defeat to Black Stars of Ghana.