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Despite their 2-0 win against Rwanda, Nigeria’s Super Eagles still can’t afford to lose today. To cement their lead in the World Cup Qualifier, they need a decisive victory over Zimbabwe at Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom.
If the past is any guide, then the Super Eagles will triumph. While Nigeria recently beat Rwanda 2-0, Zimbabwe’s Warriors drew 0-0 with the Amavubi.
Also, the Warriors drew 1-1 against Nigeria in the first leg, and 2-2 against Benin, meaning the team has not win a single match in the 2026 World Cup Qualifier.
South Africa is leading Group C with 10 points so Eric Chelle’s side already know it can’t afford to lose at home.
Nigeria missed the last World Cup in Qatar after Ghana defeated the Super Eagles. And now, the pathway to qualifying in the tournament lies majorly in defeating Zimbabwe.
Nigeria’s form and Head-to-Head Record
There wouldn’t have been much hope for the Super Eagles if not for their last match. Nigeria coasted home in victory – victory the Galatasaray goal-lord Victor Osimhen firmly secure for his team.
Even as it stand now, Nigeria has hope but the Eagles needs to fly higher today.
A look at the past, however, shows some glimmer of hope for Nigeria today. Apart from the international friendly match in 1981, Zimbabwe has never defeated Nigeria.
The two countries met eight times. In those games, Nigeria lost only once, drew three times, and won four times. The Warriors may never forget their encounter with Nigeria’s team in 2005 World Cup Qualifier when the Super Eagles trounced them 5-1.
Zimbabwe’s Warriors arrived Uyo
The Zimbabwean Warriors have arrived Uyo since Saturday hours after the Super Eagles.
Of course, Khama Billiat and Knowledge Musona are both present in the team. They’re both deadly players to watch.
Musona, who has already bagged 25 international goals, will likely want to add more to his scores in his quest to meet Peter Ndlovu’s all-time record of 37 goals.
Billiat has made 57 appearances, making him his country’s joint-third most capped player.
Their head coach, Michael Nees’
4-2-3-1 formation against Benin led to a draw. Its up to him to with stick with it or change it.
Nigeria vs Zimbabwe Prediction
Nigeria would trounce Zimbabweans 4-2.
Competition: CAF World Cup Qualifiers (Matchday 6)
Fixture: Nigeria vs Zimbabwe
Venue: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Kickoff Time: 5 PM (Nigerian Time)