FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Zimbabwe vs Nigeria, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

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Zimbabwe
  • 26': Walter Tatenda Musona
FT
1 - 1
Nigeria
  • 67': Kelechi Iheanacho

About

Zimbabwe are hosting Nigeria at Stade Huye, Butare, Rwanda, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.

Match Timeline

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 26': Goal! Zimbabwe 1, Nigeria 0. Walter Musona (Zimbabwe) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
  • 45': Calvin Bassey (Nigeria) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 45'+3': First Half ends, Zimbabwe 1, Nigeria 0.
  • 45': Second Half begins Zimbabwe 1, Nigeria 0.
  • 45': Substitution, Nigeria. Bright Osayi-Samuel replaces Ola Aina.
  • 45': Substitution, Nigeria. Kelechi Iheanacho replaces Nathan Tella.
  • 45': Substitution, Nigeria. Victor Boniface replaces Frank Onyeka.
  • 56': Marvelous Nakamba (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 67': Goal! Zimbabwe 1, Nigeria 1. Kelechi Iheanacho (Nigeria) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Moses Simon.
  • 69': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Obriel Chirinda replaces Walter Musona.
  • 70': Prince Dube (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card.
  • 70': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Munashe Garananga replaces Prince Dube.
  • 77': Substitution, Nigeria. Umar Sadiq replaces Terem Moffi.
  • 83': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Divine Lunga replaces Andrew Mbeba.
  • 83': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Tanaka Shandirwa replaces Andy Rinomhota.
  • 85': Substitution, Nigeria. Jamilu Collins replaces Bruno Onyemaechi.
  • 87': Jamilu Collins (Nigeria) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 90': Umar Sadiq (Nigeria) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 90'+3': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Terrence Dzvukamanja replaces Tino Kadewere.
  • 90'+8': Second Half ends, Zimbabwe 1, Nigeria 1.
  • 0': Match ends, Zimbabwe 1, Nigeria 1.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Venue: Stade Huye
Location: Butare, Rwanda
Attendance: 2,876

WCQ - CAF Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 South Africa 8 +8 17
2 Benin 8 +4 14
3 Nigeria 8 +2 11
4 Rwanda 8 0 11
Full Table

Line-Ups

ZIM Zimbabwe (4-3-3)

No. Name
1 Bernard Donovan (GK)
15 Teenage Hadebe
2 Gerald Takwara
3 Jordan Zemura
23 Andrew Mbeba
18 Marvelous Nakamba Yellow Card
10 Andy Rinomhota
8 Marshall Munetsi
11 Tino Kadewere
12 Walter Tatenda Musona
14 Prince Dube
Zimbabwe Substitutes:
Divine Lunga, Munashe Garananga, Admiral Muskwe, Washington Arubi, Tanaka Shandirwa, Obriel Chirinda, Terrence Dzvukamanja, Frank Makarati, Martin Mapisa, Peter Muduwa, Brian Jasper Band.

NGA Nigeria (4-4-2)

No. Name
23 Francis Uzoho (GK)
17 Calvin Bassey Yellow Card
6 Semi Ajayi
21 Bruno Onyemaechi
2 Ola Aina
18 Alex Iwobi
8 Frank Onyeka
15 Moses Simon
11 Nathan Tella
9 Terem Moffi
10 Joe Aribo
Nigeria Substitutes:
Umar Sadiq, Amas Obasogie, Kelechi Iheanacho, Kenneth Omeruo, Chidozie Awaziem, Ademola Lookman, Jamilu Collins, Olorunleke Ojo, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Raphael Onyedika, Victor Boniface.

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