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2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
Nigeria
1-4-1
, 7 PTS
1
Zimbabwe
0-4-2
, 4 PTS
1
Victor Osimhen
- 74'
Tawanda Chirewa
- 90'
Summary
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0:44
How much trouble is Nigeria in after tie vs. Zimbabwe?
Game Information
Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
12:00 PM, March 25, 2025
Coverage: ESPN+
Uyo, Nigeria
Line: NGA -1.5
Over/Under: 2.5
Referees:
Tsegay Mogos Teklu
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF Standings
Team
GP
W
D
L
GD
P
South Africa
6
4
1
1
+5
13
Rwanda
6
2
2
2
0
8
Benin
6
2
2
2
-1
8
Nigeria
6
1
4
1
+1
7
Lesotho
6
1
3
2
-1
6
Zimbabwe
6
0
4
2
-4
4
WCQ - CAF News
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Will South Africa's shocking 'admin error' hand Nigeria a World Cup lifeline?
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