The Super Eagles are set to host Zimbabwe today, Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 17:00 hrs at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match. This encounter follows Nigeria's 2-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali on March 21, which boosted their qualification hopes after a challenging start to the campaign.
Head coach Eric Chelle, who took charge in January 2025, has named a 23-man squad for the qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The squad features several prominent players, including:
Victor Osimhen: The Napoli striker was instrumental in the win against Rwanda, scoring both goals.
Ola Aina and Alex Iwobi: The Premier League duo have joined the squad, though they faced an amusing situation upon arrival, discovering they had to share a double bed at the team hotel.
Defender Bright Osayi-Samuel sustained a dead leg during the match against Rwanda. If he is unfit to play, it's anticipated that Ola Aina will shift to right-back, allowing Bruno Onyemaechi to start at left-back.
The squad arrived in Uyo on Saturday, March 22, giving them two full days to prepare for the match against Zimbabwe.
Nigeria currently sits fifth in Group C of the World Cup qualifiers, trailing leaders Rwanda by four points. Securing a win against Zimbabwe is vital to bolster their chances of qualification.
Zimbabwe, on the other hand, is determined to improve its standing after a 2-2 draw against Benin on March 20.
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Kickoff Time and Venue:
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Time: 17:00 hrs
Venue: Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Time: 17:00 hrs
Venue: Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo
Fans are encouraged to support the Super Eagles as they aim for back-to-back victories in their quest for World Cup qualification.
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