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Lookman, who has thrived as a winger for Atalanta, struggled to impose himself after being deployed in a central role behind Victor Osimhen in Chelle’s 4-4-2 setup.

Nigeria must regroup and find solutions to their struggles if they hope to turn things around.

The next round of World Cup qualifiers will take place in September, giving the Super Eagles time to regroup and find solutions before their crucial fixtures.

Tawanda Chirewa capitalized on poor defending in the 90th minute, scoring for Zimbabwe and breaking Nigerian hearts.

For Zimbabwe, it was a spirited performance; one that showcased their resilience and determination to fight until the very last moment.

Osimhen, visibly frustrated, declined to join his teammates in acknowledging the crowd, a sign of the mounting pressure on the team.

The Warriors currently sit at the bottom of the CAF World Cup Qualification Group C, having
failed to secure a victory in their first five matches, which include three draws and two losses.

Bright Osayi-Samuel suffered a possible muscle injury during the second half of Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali.

The current Super Eagles squad is widely regarded as one of the most talented in Africa, with many excelling at top European clubs.

With only the group winners guaranteed automatic qualification, the Super Eagles know that anything less than three points could be costly.