International Friendly

Nigeria vs Zimbabwe, 2026 International Friendly

· International Friendly
Nigeria
  • 5': Femi Azeez
  • 63': Femi Azeez
FT
2 - 0
Zimbabwe

    About

    Nigeria are hosting Zimbabwe at The Valley, London, England, starting on . The match is a part of the International Friendly.

    Match Commentary

    • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
    • 0': First Half begins.
    • 5': Goal! Nigeria 1, Zimbabwe 0. Femi Azeez (Nigeria) right footed shot from more than 35 yards. Assisted by Terem Moffi.
    • 7': Delay in match because of an injury Samson Tijani (Nigeria).
    • 7': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 32': Delay in match because of an injury Future Sibanda (Zimbabwe).
    • 32': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 35': Tochukwu Nnadi (Nigeria) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 45'+1': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
    • 45'+3': First Half ends, Nigeria 1, Zimbabwe 0.
    • 45': Second Half begins Nigeria 1, Zimbabwe 0.
    • 59': Kenneth Igboke (Nigeria) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 63': Goal! Nigeria 2, Zimbabwe 0. Femi Azeez (Nigeria) right footed shot. Assisted by Terem Moffi.
    • 66': Substitution, Nigeria. Rafiu Durosinmi replaces Terem Moffi.
    • 74': Corbin Mthunzi (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 75': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Abubakar Moffat replaces Marvelous Nakamba.
    • 76': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Washington Navaya replaces Junior Zindoga.
    • 76': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Mongameli Tshuma replaces Tawanda Chirewa.
    • 77': Substitution, Nigeria. Tosin Oyedokun replaces Samson Tijani.
    • 77': Substitution, Nigeria. Owen Oseni replaces Philip Otele.
    • 83': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Daniel Msendami replaces Jordan Zemura.
    • 87': Owen Oseni (Nigeria) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 90'+1': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
    • 90'+1': Substitution, Nigeria. Aderemi Adeoye replaces Femi Azeez.
    • 90'+5': Second Half ends, Nigeria 2, Zimbabwe 0.
    • 0': Match ends, Nigeria 2, Zimbabwe 0.

    Statistics

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    0 Fouls 0
    1 Yellow Cards 3
    0 Red Cards 0
    0 Offsides 0
    0 Corner Kicks 0
    0 Saves 0
    0 Possession 0
    0 SHOTS 0
    0 ON GOAL 0
    0.0 On Target % 0.0
    0 Penalty Goals 0
    0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
    0 Accurate Passes 0
    0 Passes 0
    0.0 Pass Completion % 0.0
    0 Accurate Crosses 0
    0 Crosses 0
    0.0 Cross % 0.0
    0 Long Balls 0
    0 Accurate Long Balls 0
    0.0 Long Balls % 0.0
    0 Blocked Shots 0
    0 Effective Tackles 0
    0 Tackles 0
    0.0 Tackle % 0.0
    0 Interceptions 0
    0 Effective Clearances 0
    0 Clearances 0

    Game Information

    Competition: International Friendly

    Venue: The Valley
    Location: London, England
    Attendance: 27,000

    Line-Ups

    NGA Nigeria (4-3-3)

    No. Name
    14 Samson Tijani
    4 Alhassan Yusuf
    9 Terem Moffi
    Akor Adams
    13 Ochobi Elias
    Bruno Onyemaechi
    1 Francis Uzoho
    17 Rafiu Durosinmi
    Nigeria Substitutes:
    Arthur Okonkwo, Igoh Ogbu, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Kenneth Igboke, Tochukwu Nnadi, Femi Azeez, Philip Otele, Owen Oseni.

    ZIM Zimbabwe (3-4-3)

    No. Name
    1 Elvis Chipezeze (GK)
    22 Benjamin Moyano (GK) Yellow Card
    4 Munashe Garananga
    12 Shane Maroodza
    6 Jonah Fabisch
    7 Prince Dube
    3 Jordan Zemura
    11 Sean Fusire
    20 Junior Zindoga
    8 Marshall Munetsi
    2 Gerald Takwara
    19 Prosper Padera
    5 Isheanasu Mauchi
    23 Emmanuel Jalai
    Zimbabwe Substitutes:
    Marvelous Nakamba, Tawanda Chirewa, Washington Navaya, Tawanda Maswanhise, Daniel Msendami, Marley Tavaziva, Abubakar Moffat, Godknows Murwira.

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