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President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau has expressed unwavering confidence in the Country’s chances of qualifying…

Lesotho would remain on 9 points, while Rwanda and Benin both sit on 8. Nigeria currently languish in fourth with 7 points from six matches.

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.

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

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

Speaking with Brila.net, the former Super Eagles trainer said he was “optimistic” of a good outcome from the encounter.

Currently sitting in 5th place with just 3 points, Nigeria take on joint table leaders Rwanda, who have 7 points, hoping to revive their chances.