Was It a Fair Call? Nigerian Player’s Handball Leads to Goal Against South Africa

During the eighth round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, South Africa faced Nigeria, and the match included a notable incident.

Details: Just before halftime, Nigeria equalized with a goal from defender Calvin Bassey. However, it was evident from images that the ball hit his arm before going in, raising questions about a handball. Despite this clear infraction, the referees allowed the goal to be counted.

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