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

· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

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	Rwanda	4	+2	7
2	South Africa	4	+1	7
3	Benin	4	+1	7
4	Lesotho	4	+1	5

Full Table

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

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.

Nigeria (4-4-2)

No.	Name
23	Francis Uzoho (GK)
17	Calvin Bassey
6	Semi Ajayi
21	Bruno
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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