South Africans Celebrate and Praise Zimbabweans After Warriors’ 1-1 Draw with Nigeria in World Cup Qualifiers
In a thrilling encounter during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Zimbabwe’s national football team, the Warriors, earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Nigeria’s Super Eagles.
The match, played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, saw both teams fiercely contesting for dominance.
The result has sparked celebrations across South Africa, as fans express their admiration for Zimbabwe’s resilience and their impact on the qualifier standings.
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Tawanda Chirewa Shines as Zimbabwe Holds Nigeria
The standout player of the match was Tawanda Chirewa, whose goal secured the draw for Zimbabwe. His equalizer in the second half ensured that the Warriors held their ground against Nigeria, preventing them from securing more points in the crucial qualifier.
The 1-1 draw means that Zimbabwe now sits with 4 points in Group C, while Nigeria has 7 points, trailing South Africa, who remains at the top of the group with 13 points after defeating Benin 2-0.
Mzansi Erupts in Joy and Celebrates Zimbabwe’s Effort
South Africans have been quick to shower their praise on the Zimbabwean team, acknowledging their solid performance.
Many fans are thrilled that Zimbabwe stood firm against Nigeria and denied them more points in the group. With the result, the Bafana Bafana are in a strong position to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, which has led to widespread celebrations across South Africa.
Zimbabwe’s determination in the match has been seen as crucial to South Africa’s continued lead in the standings.
Here are some of the reactions;
@BassieBuzzing;
Zimbabwe actually did us a solid here, we definitely are going to the world cup.
@Simps_00;
Zimbabwe did us proud today as South Africans😂😂🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦. Dankie Zim buddies
@SagewaseSouthAh;
Well Done Zimbabwe for this! This is what we mean when we say Southern Africa.
@LuzukoXhate;
We can find a team for that boy who scored there against Nigeria here in SA…
@robertditalks;
Chirewa must come to Soweto as a country we will give him Palesa.
@vee_myeni;
🫶🏾🫶🏾Thank you Zimbabwe 🇿🇼.
@don_marcusio
The border will be open for the next 90 minutes to celebrate that goal.
@sanlest;
Well done Zimbabwe..Mugabe must be proud🤣🤣🤣 as for fine man who don’t use Roll on. Phampiri Zimbabwe phampiri🔥🔥
@karabozar;
We love you Zim🔥🔥🔥🔥..We must give our neighbors Cyan and Lady Zama🔥🔥🔥