Nothing without Osimhen: Fans slam Chelle's Super Eagles after Zimbabwe draw

The Super Eagles played out a disappointing 1-1 draw at home to Zimbabwe, leaving their World Cup qualifying campaign in shambles.

With only three points from a possible 12, Eric Chelle's men face an uphill battle to reach the 2026 tournament.

The goal was to claim all six points during this international window, and while a 2-0 win against Rwanda last week was a step in the right direction, today's result was a major setback. They are now six points off automatic qualification, and it's hard to see a way back.

The game against Zimbabwe was a lackluster affair, with only Victor Osimhen's header providing any real spark.

Osimhen has been in incredible form, scoring both goals in the win over Rwanda and single-handedly keeping Nigeria's hopes alive. But when he was subbed off by Chelle, the team collapsed, and Zimbabwe equalized in the dying moments.

Nigerian fans are reeling from the disappointment, and many are taking to social media to express their frustration. The consensus is clear: without Osimhen, this team is lost.

Here's what some fans are saying:

@TukaLetura on X wrote, "Osimhen is the reason people think this team is good. He and Lookman. They're the smokescreen."

@TheTifeFab added "I wish our defenders had the same level of spirit and dedication as Osimhen tbh especially at that injury time moment"