Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup suffered a setback after a frustrating home draw against Zimbabwe.

With six matches played, Nigeria sits fourth in Group C with seven points, while South Africa tops the group with 13.

The Super Eagles’ recent 1-1 stalemate with Zimbabwe has made their qualification path even more challenging.

Africa has been granted nine automatic qualification spots for the tournament, with a tenth team having a chance through an intercontinental playoff.

Group winners earn direct qualification while the four best second-placed teams will battle for the playoff spots.

Here are teams in playoff spots:

1. Gabon (15 points)

2. Cameroon (12 points)

3. Senegal (12 points)

4. Namibia (12 points)

5. Comoros (12 points)

6. Mozambique (12 points)

7. Burkina Faso (11 points)