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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.

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.