Author: Aishat Akanni

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.

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

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.

The Zimbabwean squad arrived in Uyo on Saturday after their flight was unexpectedly cancelled, causing a delay of several hours.

Historically, Nigeria holds the upper hand in this fixture. The only time Zimbabwe defeated the Super Eagles was in an international friendly back in 1981.

Nees urged his players to embrace the challenge and not be intimidated by the occasion, emphasizing belief and preparation as key factors.

Currently, Nigeria sits fourth in Group C with six points, while Zimbabwe is bottom with three. The Warriors are also looking to end a long winless run against Nigeria, with their last victory coming in 1981.

Ahead of Tuesday’s clash, the Zimbabwean government has promised each player a $150,000 (approximately N300 million) reward for beating Nigeria.