Daily lens reports that the Super Eagles needed a win to spark their hope of qualifying for next year’s World cup.
Ahead of the match, South Africa, leading Group C, were looking to extend their advantage, while Nigeria needed a victory to keep their World Cup qualification hopes on track.
However, Super Eagles Captain, William Troost Ekong gave South Africa the lead when he scored and own goal, but Fulham’s Calvin Bassey restored Nigeria’s hope with a powerful header just before halftime
Following eight rounds of matches, South Africa sit top of Group C in the CAF qualifiers for the World Cup.
Bafana Bafana have 17 points, sitting six points ahead of Nigeria, who have 11 points and provisionally moved to second spot.
Nigeria now needs to finish in the top two of Group C to have a shot at World Cup qualification.
