Match: Nigeria vs Zimbabwe
Venue: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo
Kick-off: 6:00 PM CAT
Score (16’): Nigeria 0-0 Zimbabwe
Starting Lineups
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe XI:
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GK: Washington Arubi
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DEF: Gerald Takwara, Jordan Zemura, Frank Garan’anga, Divine Lunga
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MID: Marshall Munetsi, Andrew Jalai, Walter Musona, Andy Rinomhota, Khama Billiat
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FW: Knowledge Musona (C)
🇳🇬 Nigeria XI:
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GK: Stanley Nwabili
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DEF: Ola Aina, William Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey
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MID: Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze
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FWD: Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon, Ademola Lookman, Bright Osayi-Samuel
Match Brief (as of first half)
The match kicked off with both teams showing early attacking intent. Zimbabwe has shown strong defensive discipline, with goalkeeper Washington Arubi putting on a standout performance, making a series of brilliant saves to deny Victor Osimhen and Bright Osayi-Samuel in quick succession (8’-9’).
On the other end, Walter Musona had Zimbabwe’s first real chance in the 15th minute, but his shot hit the side netting. Earlier, Knowledge Musona and Marshall Munetsi tried from range, but could not trouble Nigeria’s goalkeeper.
Nigeria’s wingers, especially Moses Simon, have been lively on the flanks, but Zimbabwe’s backline has held firm. The match remains tightly contested and goalless in the early stages.