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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.

Jiménez, with 39 goals for Mexico, surpassed Cuauhtémoc Blanco to become the country’s third all-time top scorer.

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.

In an exclusive interview with Brila FM, the boy recalled that the Rwandan player had seen Boniface give him the boots, and subsequently offered to pay $100 (N150,000.) for them.