Zimbabwe vs Nigeria Match Highlights
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Zimbabwe
Starting XI:
Goalkeeper: Talbert Shumba
Defenders: Tendai Jوازhi, Teenage Hadebe, Blessing Sarupinda, Takudzwa Chimwemwe
Midfielders: Thabani Kamusoko, Cleophas Kamanga, Marshal Munetsi, Kudakwashe Mahachi
Forwards: Knowledge Musona, Tino Kadewere
Substitutes:
Goalkeepers: Washington Arubi, Brighton Mwedzi
Defenders: Prince Dube, Peter Musole
Midfielders: Willis Katsande, Marvelous Nakamba, Tafadzwa Kutinyu
Forwards: Nyasha Mushekwi, Evans Rusike
Nigeria
Starting XI:
Goalkeeper: Francis Uzoho
Defenders: Leon Balogun, Kenneth Omeruo, Calvin Bassey, Abdullahi Shehu
Midfielders: Innocent Bonke, Wilfred Ndidi, Oghenekaro Etebo
Forwards: Moses Simon, Ahmed Musa, Victor Osimhen
Substitutes:
Goalkeepers: Daniel Akpeyi, Maduka Okoye
Defenders: Tyron Ebuehi, Valentine Ozornwafor, Chidozie Awaziem, Zaidu Sanusi
Midfielders: Innocent Bonke, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze
Forwards: Taiwo Awoniyi, Emmanuel Dennis
Zimbabwe vs Nigeria match Highlight
Nigeria’s Osimhen scores late winner against Zimbabwe
Nigeria came from behind to beat Zimbabwe 2-1 in a thrilling World Cup qualifier on Sunday. The Super Eagles took the lead in the 70th minute through Moses Simon, but Zimbabwe equalized just five minutes later through Knowledge Musona. However, Osimhen popped up with a late winner in the 85th minute to give Nigeria all three points.
The match was a tight and tense affair, with both teams creating chances to score. Zimbabwe took the lead early on when Musona headed home from a corner, but Nigeria responded well and equalized through Simon. The Super Eagles then pressed for the winner, and Osimhen finally got it with a tap-in from close range.
The win was a much-needed one for Nigeria, who had drawn their first two World Cup qualifiers. The Super Eagles will now be hoping to build on this win and qualify for the World Cup for the seventh time in their history.
Zimbabwe takes early lead but Nigeria fights back to win
In Zimbabwe vs Nigeria match highlights, Zimbabwe took the lead early on in their World Cup qualifier against Nigeria, but the Super Eagles fought back to win the match 2-1. Knowledge Musona scored for Zimbabwe in the 55th minute, but Moses Simon equalized for Nigeria just five minutes later. Osimhen then scored the winner for Nigeria in the 85th minute.
The match was a close one, with both teams having chances to win. Nigeria had the better of the first half, but Zimbabwe took the lead early in the second half. The Super Eagles then responded well and equalized, before Osimhen scored the winner with a tap-in from close range.
The win was a crucial one for Nigeria, who had drawn their first two World Cup qualifiers. The Super Eagles will now be hoping to build on this win and qualify for the World Cup for the seventh time in their history.
Zimbabwe and Nigeria play out entertaining draw
Zimbabwe and Nigeria played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in their World Cup qualifier on Sunday. Knowledge Musona scored for Zimbabwe in the 55th minute, but Moses Simon equalized for Nigeria just five minutes later. Osimhen then put Nigeria ahead in the 70th minute, but Zimbabwe equalized once again through Tino Kadewere in the 80th minute.
The match was a close and entertaining one, with both teams having chances to win. Nigeria had the better of the first half, but Zimbabwe took the lead early in the second half. The Super Eagles then responded well and equalized, before Osimhen put them ahead. However, Zimbabwe equalized again in the final 10 minutes of the match to claim a point.
The draw was a fair result in a match that could have gone either way. Both teams will be disappointed not to have won, but they will both be hoping to build on this performance in their next World Cup qualifier.
Osimhen named man of the match in Nigeria’s win over Zimbabwe
Victor Osimhen was named man of the match in Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Zimbabwe in their World Cup qualifier on Sunday. Osimhen scored the winning goal for Nigeria in the 85th minute, and he also had a number of other chances to score.
The Nigerian striker was a constant threat to the Zimbabwe defense, and he was a deserved winner of the man of the match award. Osimhen’s performance will give Nigeria a lot of hope for their future World Cup qualifiers.