2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria possible XI against Zimbabwe
After failing to pick maximum points against the Likuena of Lesotho at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will continue their quest in the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup where they will lock horns with the Warriors of Zimbabwe in Kigali, Rwanda on Sunday, 19 November 2023.
Having known the importance of the fixture, Nigeria’s head coach, Jose Peseiro will want to pick a strong team for the encouter.
With the absence of the Nottingham Forest forward, Taiwo Awoniyi who played aginst Lesotho but now back to England due to injury, the Eagles gaffer will be forced to make changes upfront in the squad against Zimbabwe.
Ahead of the fixture, here is a probable XI for the Super Eagles of Nigeria:
Francis Uzoho, Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Bruno Onyemaechi, Alex Iwobi, Moses Simon, Frank Onyeka, Kelechi Iheanacho, Victor Boniface, Terem Moffi.
M A T C H D A Y!
— 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) November 19, 2023
⚽️ Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 🆚 Nigeria 🇳🇬
🗓 Sunday, 19 November 2023
⏱ 2pm 🇳🇬
🏟 Huye stadium, Butare
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Match Details
Competition – CAF world cup qualifier
Match – Zimbabwe vs Nigeria
Venue – Huye Stadium, Butare, Rwanda.
Date – Sunday, November 19, 2023
Kick-off time – 2pm (Nigerian Time).