Super Eagles Strive for Consecutive Victories Under Eric Chelle

After triumphantly leading Nigeria to a 2-0 victory in his debut match against Rwanda, new head coach Eric Chelle is aiming for back-to-back wins. Despite a promising start, the Super Eagles find themselves struggling against Zimbabwe in World Cup qualifiers, as Zimbabwe’s goalkeeper, Washington Arubi, showcases his impressive skills. Even so, Chelle’s squad remains favorites to secure another victory and strengthen their bid for the upcoming summer’s finals. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe sits at the bottom of Group C, hindered by the absence of key players, including their captain Marvelous Nakamba. Their previous 2-2 draw with Benin, after trailing by two goals, demonstrates their resilience, credited to the pivotal performances of Wolves midfielder Marshall Munetsi and Knowledge Musona.

Chelle is banking on an unchanged lineup, with injury concerns over star players Victor Osimhen and Bright Osayi-Samuel now alleviated, leaving Nigeria optimistic about their squad’s potential. Stay tuned for live updates of the Nigeria vs Zimbabwe match!

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In a dramatic World Cup qualifier finish, a last-minute goal from Tawanda Chirewa meant Nigeria had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe, despite leading into the game’s final minutes. With four points from this window, Nigeria is hoping it’s enough to boost their campaign.

As the clock ticked into injury time, Nigeria clung to their lead with a last-ditch corner effort, but with Lesotho equalizing against Rwanda, the stakes remained high.

Earlier, a tense moment for Nigeria saw Victor Osimhen subbed off after experiencing cramps, bringing Bonafice on in his place. A missed opportunity by Ndidi, who opted for a right-footed attempt, left the audience in suspense as the game approached its final minutes.

As Zimbabwe pressed on, a thrilling effort from Musona struck the crossbar, emphasizing the match’s intensity.

Ultimately, significant credit for Nigeria’s goal goes to Arokodare, who demonstrated commendable skill in maintaining possession before setting up Aina for the finish.