Year: 2025

Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith pointed to offensive struggles affecting their defensive energy, while LeBron James admitted the team is “going through it a little bit.”

The Warriors currently sit at the bottom of the CAF World Cup Qualification Group C, having
failed to secure a victory in their first five matches, which include three draws and two losses.

Bright Osayi-Samuel suffered a possible muscle injury during the second half of Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali.

The current Super Eagles squad is widely regarded as one of the most talented in Africa, with many excelling at top European clubs.

With only the group winners guaranteed automatic qualification, the Super Eagles know that anything less than three points could be costly.

Pascal also confirmed that the Super Eagles are fully focused on their upcoming game against Zimbabwe in Uyo on Tuesday.

Osimhen, who is behind only Rashidi Yekini (62) on Nigeria’s highest goal scorer’s list, has featured in only one of the team’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches – vs Rwanda.

The Super Eagles reignited their qualifying hopes with a 2-0 win over Rwanda last Friday and are looking to build on that momentum.

Nigeria heads into the match in 4th place, with one win from five group games, while Zimbabwe
is at the bottom of Group C, having failed to win any of their five matches so far.

The team, led by head coach Aliyu Zubairu, will be aiming for a strong start in their quest for continental glory and a spot at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup.