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

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.

Previously without a win in their qualifying campaign, the Super Eagles had picked up only three points in four matches.

The Super Eagles have managed just three points from four games, leaving them fifth in Group C and under immense pressure to revive their World Cup hopes.

The Super Eagles will continue their campaign in a match against Zimbabwe at the Godswill
Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, subsequent to their clash with Rwanda on Friday.

Lookman stated “We know about their (Rwanda) quality, but at the end of the day, we need to be
focused on ourselves, try to bring the game to them and fight to get the win.”

Obodo, in an interview with Ifeanyi Udeze on Brila FM’s breakfast show ‘No Holds Barred’, said, “What we need to do is support and sustain them for these two games (Rwanda and Zimbabwe).

Reacting via his X handle on Wednesday, Wizkid praised the positive atmosphere surrounding the team under Chelle’s leadership.

Failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup would be a huge blow for the team, especially after missing out on the 2022 edition.