Super Eagles target crucial win against Zimbabwe to revive World Cup hopes
The Super Eagles intention to climb to 9 factors and firmly re-enter the race for a 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket after they tackle Zimbabwe’s Warriors in a Matchday 6 qualifiers on the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday.
Ekong: ‘We can not afford to drop factors’
Talking forward of the essential fixture, Tremendous Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong emphasised the significance of securing all three factors, constructing on their 2-0 win over Rwanda final Friday.
“We’re wanting ahead to a win. The three factors are necessary to us. At this stage, we can not afford to drop any extra factors. Our intention is to take it one match at a time, accumulate three factors right here and there, and hope fervently that these will likely be sufficient to get us the ticket,” Ekong acknowledged on Monday.
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After failing to win any of their first 4 matches, Nigeria was languishing in fifth place in Group C earlier than their victory over Rwanda supplied a much-needed enhance. With six factors, the Tremendous Eagles have climbed to fourth place, whereas Zimbabwe, with three factors, stays backside of the desk.
Zimbabwe arrive in Uyo for a must-win encounter
The 45-man Warriors’ contingent, led by Zimbabwe Soccer Affiliation (ZIFA) Vice President Kennedy Ndebele, arrived on the Victor Attah Worldwide Airport, Uyo, on Friday afternoon.
Match officers and different group fixtures
FIFA has appointed Eritrean referee Teklu Mogos Tsegay to officiate the match, assisted by his compatriots. Ghana’s Prosper Harrison Addo will function match commissioner, whereas Burkina Faso’s Paulin Ilboudo would be the referee assessor.
In different Group C matches: Leaders South Africa (10 factors) tackle second-placed Benin Republic (8 factors) on the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan. Lesotho, now in fifth place, will face Rwanda’s Amavubi on the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali.
With the race for the highest spot heating up, Nigeria will likely be decided to safe an important victory that might propel them nearer to World Cup qualification.
