Zimbabwe vs Nigeria, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
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': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 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 Garan'anga 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': Fourth official has announced 8 minutes of added time.
- 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
Venue: Stade Huye
Location: Butare, Rwanda
Attendance: 2,876
WCQ - CAF Table
| # | 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
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  |
| 10 | Andy Rinomhota |
| 8 | Marshall Munetsi |
| 11 | Tino Kadewere |
| 12 | Walter Tatenda Musona |
| 14 | Prince Dube |
Nigeria (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Francis Uzoho (GK) |
| 17 | Calvin Bassey |
| 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 |
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