Super Eagles Eye Crucial Victory Against Zimbabwe in World Cup Qualifiers
Khaled Hegazy
Dailysports's expert
Nigeria is getting ready to play Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday, March 25, as they continue their pursuit of a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles are keen to win another game to increase their chances of qualifying after defeating Rwanda 2-0.
Current Standings – Group C
- Gabon – 15 points
- Ivory Coast – 13 points (1 game in hand)
- Burundi – 7 points
- Nigeria – 6 points
- Zimbabwe – 3 points
Expected Tactical Setup
Head coach Eric Chelle is likely to maintain his 4-4-2 diamond formation but could make slight tweaks to strengthen the squad.
Projected Starting XI:
- Goalkeeper: Stanley Nwabali
- Defenders: William Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Bruno Onyemaechi
- Midfielders: Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Ademola Lookman
- Forwards: Moses Simon, Victor Osimhen
Onyemaechi might start at left-back since Bright Osayi-Samuel might be sidelined by injury, allowing Aina to revert to his usual right-back position. Chukwueze could also make way for Onyedika to reinforce the midfield.
Nigeria vs. Zimbabwe – Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches: 6
- Nigeria Wins: 4
- Zimbabwe Wins: 0
- Draws: 2
The Super Eagles are well aware of the stakes, since kickoff is set at 4 PM GMT. In addition to improving their standings, a win would rekindle their pursuit of World Cup qualifying.
