FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

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

· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
  • 74': Victor Osimhen
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  • 90': Tawanda Chirewa

About

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 6 +5 13
2 Rwanda 6 0 8
3 Benin 6 -1 8
4 Nigeria 6 +1 7
Full Table

Line-Ups

NGA 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

ZIM Zimbabwe (4-2-3-1)

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

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