Tag: Zimbabwe

‘1-1,’ Zimbabwe Holds Nigeria To Draw

Ganiyu Amodu

. Super Eagles are fourth in Group C of the CAF qualifying section, six points behind leaders South Africa after six matches   Nigeria suffered a potentially huge blow to their hopes of qualifying for next year’s World Cup as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Zimbabwe. Victor Osimhen’s header looked to be enough to secure three important points for the Super Eagles until Huddersfield Town striker Taranda Chirewa levelled for the visitors in the 90th minute, silencing the crowd in Uyo’s Godswill Akpabio Stadium. ‘First…

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Super Eagles vs Zimbabwe: Gov Eno Purchases Free Match Tickets For Fans

Ganiyu Amodu

The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced free tickets for the Super Eagles’ 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe on Tuesday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. In a statement on Monday, the state’s Commissioner for Sports, Paul Bassey, said Governor Umo Eno had purchased all 30,000 tickets to mobilise support for the national team. “In line with his determination and promise to mobilise support for the victory of the Super Eagles of Nigeria against the Warriors of Zimbabwe, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has purchased…

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W’Cup Qualifier: Super Eagles Draw South Africa, Benin, Zimbabwe, Two Others

Ganiyu Amodu

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been drawn in Group C alongside South Africa, Benin Republic, Rwanda, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The draws ceremony was held on Thursday in Abidjan, Cote’d’Ivoire. The West African side missed out on the last year’s World Cup in Qatar having lost to the Black Stars of Ghana in the playoffs. READ ALSO: Nigerians React As Bobrisky Flaunts New Body After BBL Surgery Tinubu Declares State Of Emergency On Food Security⁣ Full List of President Tinubu’s 20 New Special Advisers How…

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