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

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Nigeria went from reviving their 2026 World Cup qualification hopes to undoing a lot of the hard work with their draw against Zimbabwe.

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