World Cup Qualifier: Namibia 1-1 Nigeria

African champions, the Super Eagles of Nigeria were tonight held to a 1-1 draw by Namibia’s Brave Warriors in a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek.

Godfrey Oboabona got the equalizer for Nigeria.

Eagles seek Warriors’ scalp in Namibia

Nigeria could take a huge step toward securing a place at the 2014 World Cup by beating Namibia away from home on Wednesday. Stephen Keshi’s side currently hold a two-point lead in CAF qualification group F and, should they win in Windhoek, may only need to avoid defeat against second-placed Malawi in September to reach Brazil. Nigeria have won just two of their four qualification games thus far, but also boast an unbeaten record during that period.

One of those victories came in their home meeting with Namibia, as a late goal from Ikechukwu Uche helped the hosts to three points back in June. Namibia have won, drawn and lost in their three qualifying fixtures since then, and sit four points short of top spot in Group F as a result.  However, they could blow the group wide open with a victory against the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations champions, though they will need to add to the solitary goal they have scored thus far if they are to do so.

Although Nigeria are not exactly prolific, having scored four times across four fixtures, all of their goals have come from different scorers.

Namibia coach quits 24hrs ahead of clash with Nigeria (Death Threats)

Roger Palmgren has quit as Namibia coach after receiving unspecified threats, the country's football association said on Monday.  "Palmgren tendered his resignation due to serious threats directed toward him and his family," a national football association statement said. 

The Swede's resignation comes just 48 hours before the 'Brave Warriors' host Group F leaders Nigeria in a must-win 2014 World Cup qualifier.  Namibia have to collect maximum points at Sam Nujoma Stadium Wednesday to keep alive slim hopes of making the 10-nation final elimination round.