Themba Zwane Dazes Two Nigeria Defenders to Score Brilliant Goal in World Cup Qualifier: Video

• Themba Zwane scored a brilliant goal as South Africa took an early lead in their World Cup qualifier against Nigeria
• The Bafana Bafana held the Super Eagles in a pulsating encounter at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo
• The draw leaves Nigeria winless in the World Cup qualifiers as South Africa closes the gap on group leaders Lesotho

South Africa forward, Themba Zwane scored a brilliant goal to open the scoring in the World Cup qualifier against Nigeria.

The Mamelodi Sundowns attacker dribbled past two Nigeria defenders before firing past Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali in the first half.

Nigeria levelled in the second half through Fisayo Dele-Bashiru to give the Super Eagles hope early after recess.

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In a video shared on social media, Zwane received an exquisite pass from the middle before beating Calvin Bassey and Sami Ajayi with a silky move as he fired home the opener.

The Bafana Bafana, who were beaten on penalties by the Super Eagles in the semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations, held on to secure an important point on the road in their World Cup qualifiers.

South Africa will return home to host neighbours Zimbabwe while Nigeria travels to Cotonou to engage Benin.

The Super Eagles are yet to win a game in the World Cup qualifiers after three draws in three matches.

Meanwhile, Lesotho leads the group with five points after a win and two draws. Rwanda and Benin, who Nigeria face next, follow in that other with four points each in Group C.

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Nigeria players learn new national anthem

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that players of the Nigeria national team, the Super Eagles have been left with the challenge of learning a new national anthem before their game against South Africa on Friday, June 7, 2024.

President of the West African national, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, signed into law a bill to revert to the country's old anthem which was dropped in 1978 by the military government.

The reversion of the old anthem has sparked social media commentary, with students, civilians and footballers taking turns to study it.