Nigeria v Zimbabwe: CAF World Cup Qualifying Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

Date: Tuesday 25th March, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm
Stadium: Godswill Akpabio, Uyo
Referee:
Goal Scorer:

Team News

Nigeria
Chelle deployed his preferred 4-4-2 diamond against Rwanda and is expected to stick with the system on Tuesday, though minor adjustments in personnel could be on the cards, with Bright Osayi-Samuel a doubt after picking up a knock, which may see Ola Aina revert to his natural right-back role while Bruno Onyemaechi fills in at left-back.

Further up the pitch, tactical tweaks could be made in midfield, with Samuel Chukwueze, struggling in an unfamiliar role last time out, and may drop to the bench for Raphael Onyedika.

Meanwhile, Alex Iwobi is likely to retain his place alongside Lookman, who will operate just behind the strikers as Osimhen looks to add to his tally of 25 international goals, a figure that cements his status as Nigeria's second all-time top scorer, two ahead of Segun Odegbami and 12 behind the legendary Rashidi Yekini.
Nigeria possible starting lineup:
Nwabali; Ekong, Bassey, Aina, Onyemaechi; Iwobi, Ndidi, Onyedika, Lookman; Simon, Osimhen

Zimbabwe
For Zimbabwe, Nees is likely to maintain the 4-2-3-1 shape used against Benin, with Khama Billiat, who became the team's joint-third most capped player after making his 57th appearance in that fixture, on the verge of surpassing Adam Ndlovu should he feature on Tuesday.

Musona's recent goal took his international tally to 25, placing him third on Zimbabwe's all-time scoring chart, nine behind A. Ndlovu in second and 12 adrift of record-holder Peter Ndlovu, as he seeks to add to his legacy in this crucial fixture.
Zimbabwe possible starting lineup:
Arubi; Jalai, Garananga, Takwara, Lunga; Munetsi, Rinomhota; Musona, Billiat, Zemura; Dube
Prediction: Nigeria 2-0 Zimbabwe

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