Substitute Kelechi Iheanacho scored a second half goal to help Nigeria snatch a point against Zimbabwe in an Africa World Cup qualifying match.
Walter Musona’s sublime 30-yard freekick had put the home team ahead as they took the lead in the first half but the Warriors could not hold on for all three points as Super Eagles substitute Iheanacho levelled for the visitors in Rwanda.
Nigeria who were favourites in their first two games have only managed two points from two games in the qualifier after playing a 1-1 with Lesotho in their opening group match.
The latest result puts coach Jose Peseiro under pressure from fans who have consistently criticized him for failing to get the best out of his plethora of stars.
Chronicle NG reports that the Super Eagles of Nigeria with two points are placed second behind South Africa who have three points from one match. Zimbabwe are third place, only behind Nigeria goal difference.
Lesotho and Rwanda have one point each after one match while Benin have no points after losing to South Africa in their opening World Cup qualifier match.
