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

· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Nigeria

74': Victor Osimhen

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1 - 1

Zimbabwe

90': Tawanda Chirewa

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Nigeria are hosting Zimbabwe at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Nigeria, 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.
45'+3': First Half ends, Nigeria 0, Zimbabwe 0.
45': Second Half begins Nigeria 0, Zimbabwe 0.
59': Substitution, Nigeria. Tolu Arokodare replaces Samuel Chukwueze.
63': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Terrence Dzvukamanja replaces Walter Musona.
70': Washington Arubi (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
73': Marshall Munetsi (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
74': Goal! Nigeria 1, Zimbabwe 0. Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ola Aina.
78': Substitution, Nigeria. Raphael Onyedika replaces Alex Iwobi.
80': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Tawanda Chirewa replaces Terrence Dzvukamanja.
85': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Prince Dube replaces Khama Billiat.
85': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Tawanda Maswanhise replaces Andy Rinomhota.
87': Substitution, Nigeria. Victor Boniface replaces Victor Osimhen.
90': Goal! Nigeria 1, Zimbabwe 1. Tawanda Chirewa (Zimbabwe) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Tawanda Maswanhise.
90'+6': Second Half ends, Nigeria 1, Zimbabwe 1.
0': Match ends, Nigeria 1, Zimbabwe 1.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Venue: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
Location: Uyo, Nigeria

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

Nigeria (4-1-3-2)

No.	Name
23	Stanley Nwabali (GK)
21	Calvin Bassey
5	William Troost-Ekong
4	Wilfred Ndidi
2	Ola Aina
12	Bright Osayi-Samuel
7	Ademola Lookman
17	Alex Iwobi
11	Samuel Chukwueze
15	Moses Simon
9	Victor Osimhen

Nigeria Substitutes:

Igoh Ogbu, Papa Daniel, Tolu Arokodare, Bruno Onyemaechi, Joe Aribo, Victor Boniface, Jordan Torunarigha, Raphael Onyedika, Amas Obasogie, Kayode Bankole, Umar Sadiq, Alhassan Yusuf.

Zimbabwe (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
22	Washington Arubi (GK)
2	Gerald Takwara
4	Munashe Garananga
5	Divine Lunga
23	Emmanuel Jalai
11	Khama Billiat
8	Marshall Munetsi
10	Andy Rinomhota
17	Knowledge Musona
12	Walter Tatenda Musona
3	Jordan Zemura

Zimbabwe Substitutes:

Tawanda Chirewa, Isheanasu Mauchi, Martin Mapisa, Tymon Machope, Marley Tavaziva, Terrence Dzvukamanja, Tawanda Maswanhise, Godknows Murwira, Mthokozisi Msebe, Peter Muduwa, Prince Dube, Richard Hachiro.

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