Tag: Zimbabwe
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Super Eagles suffer setback as Zimbabwe snatch late equalizer in Uyo
Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes took a major hit on Tuesday as the Warriors of Zimbabwe scored a last-minute equalizer in their Matchday 6 clash at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Match Summary ? Nigeria 1-1 Zimbabwe? Victor Osimhen (73’)? Tawanda Chireda (90’) The result leaves the Super Eagles in…
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2026 World Cup Race: Eagles focused on three points against Warriors
The Super Eagles expect to rise to nine points and be fully back into contention for a 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket after Tuesday’s African Qualification Series Matchday 6 encounter against the Warriors of Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Team captain William Ekong reiterated that the three-time African champions will…
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Zimbabwe set for first training session ahead of World Cup Qualifier against Nigeria in Uyo
As Zimbabwe gears up for a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 CAF Zone Group-C qualifier against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, details of their first training session have been confirmed. According to the team’s Liaison Officer, Edidiong Stephen, the Warriors will hold their first training session on Sunday at 10 AM at the Godswill Akpabio…
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2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Chelle demands focus ahead of Zimbabwe clash
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has urged his team to maintain their focus as they prepare to host Zimbabwe in their next 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles boosted their qualifying hopes with a 2-0 win over Rwanda on Friday, moving up to fourth place in Group C with six points…
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Zimbabwean Government pledges $150,000 reward for Warriors ahead of Nigeria clash
The Zimbabwean government has announced a cash incentive to motivate the Warriors ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. President Emmerson D. Mnangagwa has promised a $150,000 (?228.9 million) reward for the players and technical crew if they defeat the Super Eagles in Uyo during their matchday six…
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Mutiu Adepoju rallies support for Super Eagles ahead of Rwanda, Zimbabwe clashes
Former Super Eagles forward, Mutiu Adepoju, has thrown his weight behind Nigeria’s national team, expressing confidence that they can secure the maximum six points in their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winners will face Rwanda in Kigali today (Friday) before hosting…
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Super Eagles in a must-win show against Rwanda following Zimbabwe-Benin draw
Following the 2-2 draw between Zimbabwe and Benin Republic in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, the Super Eagles of Nigeria are now under pressure to secure all three points against Rwanda in their crucial encounter this evening, writes Nigeriasoccernet.com. The result has left the group wide open, with Benin Republic climbing to the top…
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“I believe they are beatable in Uyo” – Zimbabwe Coach
Ahead of their World Cup Qualifiers against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Warriors of Zimbabwe Coach Michael Nees has revealed his opponents are beatable, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The two sides head into the encounter with a point separating them and a win paramount in their hearts if they are to hope for qualification. The Eagles have…
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“They are definitely one of the top teams” – Zimbabwe head coach admits ahead of Super Eagles match-up
Michael Nees, Zimbabwe’s head coach has given an insight into what to expect from his team ahead of the qualifiers for the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations which is set to take place in Morocco later this year, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Warriors would play Benin and then the Super Eagles of Nigeria which…
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2026 WCQ: Broos announces 36-man squad for Super Eagles
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has revealed a 36-man preliminary squad ahead of South Africa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Nigeria and Zimbabwe. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. South Africa will face Nigeria’s Super Eagles at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, 7 June. Following this, they will host Zimbabwe at the…
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CAFCC: Rivers United opponent gets Portuguese coach
Ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup group B campaign, Motema Pembe of DR Congo has appointed a new head coach, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Motema Pembe will play in group B alongside Nigeria’s Rivers United, Asec Mimosa ( Ivory Coast) and Diables Noirs. Joao Mota was appointed on Tuesday evening as the new head coach of the…