Nigeria's chances of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup look slim after a damaging night in Group C, but former Super Eagles midfielder Friday Ekpo insists all is not lost, Soccernet.ng reports .
Eric Chelle 's men could only draw 1-1 with South Africa in Bloemfontein on Tuesday, a result that briefly lifted them into second place.
But hours later, Benin Republic tore through Lesotho 4-0 in Cotonou to reclaim the spot, leaving Nigeria third with just two games left.