Nigeria vs Zimbabwe, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Nigeria are hosting Zimbabwe
at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Nigeria, starting on
. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Nigeria 0, Zimbabwe 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Nigeria 0, Zimbabwe 0.
- 59': Substitution, Nigeria. Tolu Arokodare replaces Samuel Chukwueze.
- 63': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Terrence Dzvukamanja replaces Walter Musona.
- 70': Washington Arubi (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 73': Marshall Munetsi (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 74': Goal! Nigeria 1, Zimbabwe 0. Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ola Aina.
- 78': Substitution, Nigeria. Raphael Onyedika replaces Alex Iwobi.
- 80': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Tawanda Chirewa replaces Terrence Dzvukamanja.
- 85': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Prince Dube replaces Khama Billiat.
- 85': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Tawanda Maswanhise replaces Andy Rinomhota.
- 87': Substitution, Nigeria. Victor Boniface replaces Victor Osimhen.
- 90': Goal! Nigeria 1, Zimbabwe 1. Tawanda Chirewa (Zimbabwe) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Tawanda Maswanhise.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Nigeria 1, Zimbabwe 1.
- 0': Match ends, Nigeria 1, Zimbabwe 1.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
Location: Uyo, Nigeria
Venue: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
Location: Uyo, Nigeria
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 10 | +6 | 18 |
| 2 | Nigeria | 10 | +7 | 17 |
| 3 | Benin | 10 | +1 | 17 |
| 4 | Lesotho | 10 | -3 | 12 |
Line-Ups
Nigeria (4-1-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Stanley Nwabali (GK) |
| 21 | Calvin Bassey |
| 5 | William Troost-Ekong |
| 4 | Wilfred Ndidi |
| 2 | Ola Aina |
| 12 | Bright Osayi-Samuel |
| 7 | Ademola Lookman |
| 17 | Alex Iwobi |
| 11 | Samuel Chukwueze |
| 15 | Moses Simon |
| 9 | Victor Osimhen |
Zimbabwe (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Washington Arubi (GK)  |
| 2 | Gerald Takwara |
| 4 | Munashe Garananga |
| 5 | Divine Lunga |
| 23 | Emmanuel Jalai |
| 11 | Khama Billiat |
| 8 | Marshall Munetsi |
| 10 | Andy Rinomhota |
| 17 | Knowledge Musona |
| 12 | Walter Tatenda Musona |
| 3 | Jordan Zemura |
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