- Super Eagles Seek Crucial Win to Boost World Cup Qualification Hopes.
- Zimbabwe Looks to Upset Nigeria and Revive Qualification Chances.
- Nigeria vs Zimbabwe: Match Time, Head-to-Head Stats & Where to Watch Live.
The Nigerian national football team, affectionately known as the Super Eagles, is gearing up to take on Zimbabwe’s Warriors in a crucial qualifying match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Both teams are hungry for a win to boost their chances of making it to the global stage.
Nigeria Aims to Build on Recent Momentum
After a solid 2-0 victory against Rwanda, the Super Eagles are stepping into this match with a fresh wave of confidence.
Victor Osimhen played a key role in that win, scoring both goals.
However, despite this success, Nigeria finds itself in fourth place in Group C, trailing behind Rwanda, Benin Republic, and South Africa, with six points from five matches.
Zimbabwe’s Qualification Hurdles
On the flip side, Zimbabwe is grappling with its own challenges in the qualifiers.
Their latest match ended in a 2-2 draw at home against Benin Republic, leaving them at the bottom of Group C with just three points, behind Lesotho, which has five.
After the match against Benin, Zimbabwe made the trip to Lagos before heading to Uyo for this important showdown.
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First Encounter: A Hard-Fought Battle
The first meeting between these two teams on November 19, 2023, ended in a 1-1 stalemate.
Zimbabwe took an early lead in the 26th minute with a stunning free-kick from Walter Musona, exposing some weaknesses in Nigeria’s defense.
The Super Eagles managed to equalize with a penalty from Kelechi Iheanacho.
Now, under the guidance of new head coach Eric Chelle, Nigeria is looking to deliver a more commanding performance in this second leg.
Nigeria vs. Zimbabwe: Group Standings and Key Insights
This matchup is part of the FIFA World Cup CAF qualifiers, Group C. Right now, Nigeria is sitting in fourth place, while Zimbabwe trails in sixth.
In their last five encounters, Nigeria has come out on top four times, with just one match ending in a draw.
The Super Eagles have a solid 11-1 goal advantage over Zimbabwe in these games.
Match Overview
Fixture: Nigeria vs. Zimbabwe
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Time: 16:00 UTC (5 PM Nigerian Time)
Venue: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Nigeria
This match is vital for both teams, with Nigeria looking to climb the standings and Zimbabwe hoping to reignite their qualification dreams.
As kickoff draws near, fans are buzzing with excitement about how this showdown will play out on the field.
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