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The Super Eagles will hope to build on their emphatic victory over Rwanda when they take on Zimbabwe in their next crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday (today), PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Nigeria claimed an all-important 2-0 win over the Amavubi at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Friday –breaking their 20-year winless streak in Rwanda – to revive the team’s ill-fated 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.
The Eagles had languished in fifth place after failing to secure victory in their first four matches of the qualification series. However, Friday’s robust performance against Rwanda has moved them to fourth position with six points, breathing new life into their World Cup aspirations.
Despite the victory over Rwanda, the three-time African champions remain ravenous for more points as they prepare to face Zimbabwe’s Warriors today.
Team captain William Troost-Ekong has made it…