Femi Opabunmi, Nigeria’s youngest-ever World Cup player at 17 years and 101 days, has expressed strong confidence in the Super Eagles’ ability to defeat Zimbabwe’s Warriors in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
Nigeria enters this match on the back of a crucial 2-0 victory over Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium on Friday evening, marking their first win in the qualifying campaign. This victory propelled the Super Eagles to six points, placing them fourth in Group C. Zimbabwe, meanwhile, remains at the bottom with three points.
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle will be aiming to build on the momentum from the Rwanda victory to bolster Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Match Details:
- Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
- Time: 5:00 PM Nigerian time
- Venue: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo
- Broadcast: Live on DSTV and StarTimes
In their previous encounter on November 19, 2023, Nigeria and Zimbabwe played to a 1-1 draw. Zimbabwe took the lead in the 26th minute through a stunning free-kick by Walter Musona, while Nigeria equalized with a penalty converted by Kelechi Iheanacho.
The Super Eagles will be looking to secure all three points in this home fixture to strengthen their position in the group standings.
For more insights into Nigeria’s prospects in the upcoming match, you might find this analysis helpful:
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