The National team of Nigeria, Super Eagles are gearing up for another crucial FIFA World Cup qualifying match against the Warriors of Zimbabwe.
Both Nigeria and Zimbabwe are in dire need of three points if they’re to secure any ticket to the global 2026 tournament
Super Eagles heads into this fixture on the back of a much needed 2-0 away victory against Rwanda, with Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen delivering a stellar performance, netting both goals.
The win was a critical boost for the Super Eagles to secure their 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets, Nigerian team currently have six points from five matches but still trail behind Rwanda, Benin Republic, and South Africa in the Group C standings.
The Warriors of Zimbabwe, on the other hand, come into the encounter following a 2-2 draw at home against the Squirrels of Benin Republic which proves their struggles so far in the qualifier.
Despite the result, Zimbabwe remains at the bottom of the table with just three points, trailing Lesotho, who have five.
After their draw with Benin, Zimbabwe traveled to Lagos before making their way to Uyo, where the match will take place.
The first-leg battle between both sides on November 19, 2023, ended in a 1-1 draw. Zimbabwe took the lead in the 26th minute through a stunning free-kick by Walter Musona, sparking criticism of Nigeria’s then-goalkeeper Francis Uzoho.
The Super Eagles managed to salvage a point after Kelechi Iheanacho converted a penalty.
Now under the guidance of new head coach Eric Chelle, Nigeria will be aiming for an improved performance and a much-needed victory in the second leg.
The highly anticipated match will take place on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, with the kickoff scheduled for 5 PM Nigerian time
As the Super Eagles aim to strengthen their qualification hopes, fans will be eager to see if they can secure all three points against the Warriors of Zimbabwe
