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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.

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.

Meanwhile, Nigeria will face Benin in October for the second leg of their qualifiers, looking for revenge after suffering a shock 1-0 defeat in the first leg.

South Africa, currently leading Group C with 10 points from five matches, has positioned itself well in the race for a World Cup spot.

As an added motivation, the Zimbabwean government has promised each player a $150,000 (approximately N300 million) reward for a victory over Nigeria.

Chelle also discussed his tactical approach and his decision to experiment with different systems during the match.

The win marks the Super Eagles’ first victory in the qualifiers and a strong start for new head coach Eric Chelle.

The win marks Nigeria’s first-ever triumph on Rwandan soil after three previous draws, reigniting their qualification hopes.