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Welcome to Soccernet.ng’s live commentary of the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Zimbabwe and Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
The Super Eagles are desperate to continue their winning run after defeating the Amavubi of Rwanda 2-0 at Stade Amahoro last week.
The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions head into the fixture with six points from five games, and they sit fourth in Group C of the World Cup Qualifiers.
However, a victory over Michael Nees’ troops could see them climb as high as second if other results go their way.
The Super Eagles go into the game as the favourites on paper. But will they be able to do the damage against Zimbabwe? Time will tell.
Join us below as we serve you blow-by-blow updates all the way from the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
Soccer Nigeria 1-0 Zimbabwe: Who scored for the Super Eagles?
Victor Osimhen continued his impressive scoring run for Nigeria, as he latched unto a cross from Ola Aina an sent a header into the net to make it 1-0 after 74 minutes.
Soccer Nigeria 1-1 Zimbabwe: Who scored for the Warriors?
Zimbabwe capitalized on Nigeria’s loss of focus in the closing embers of the game. Towanda Chirewa went on a mazy run in Nigeria’s final third, dribble past William Troost-Ekong, and snuck the ball below Stanley Nwabali to make it 1-1 in the 90th minute.
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