World Cup Qualification Is Over For Super Eagles - Zimbabwe Coach Trolls Nigeria

World Cup Qualification Is Over For Super Eagles - Zimbabwe Coach Trolls Nigeria

By Niyi Busari

Zimbabwe Coach, Michael Nees said his players have ended the hope of Super Eagles qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Warriors broke the hearts of many Nigerians when they held the Super Eagles to a 1-1 draw.

Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen headed the Super Eagles in front in the 74th minute but Zimbabwe managed to rescue a draw in back-to-back games as Tawanda Chirewa slotted past goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali from an acute angle in stoppage time.

Reacting, the coach stated, "If you want to qualify for the world cup you must play strategic wise and use your energy to create chances and covert them.

The German tactician trolled the 2013 African champions saying their position on the log and points Super Eagles acquired is the reality of the quality adding that they are not better than his team and qualification for world cup is over for both teams.

He said, "To be honest, I am very satisfied with our performance because we really come here to win. You may not believe it but you saw it. To be honest, people didn't believe it. We know we can outplay Nigeria. As the game went on, the pressure continued on Nigeria and that motivated us.

"As for now, the world cup qualification is over for us as well as Nigeria. Oh, You're laughing? How many oints do you (Nigeria) have? Are you first or second on the table? I came as coach of Zimbabwe in August and assembled these boys and play draw in Nigeria." He concluded.

The 2023 CAF AFCON runners-up remained fourth on the log with seven points from six matches. Group C leaders, South Africa have garnered 13 points while runners-up Rwanda and third placed Benin Republic have 8 points each. Lesotho have six while Zimbabwe have four points.