Nigeria Vs Zimbabwe: Preview, Team News, Kickoff Time Prediction As Super Eagles Aim For Back-to-back Wins

After a crucial 2-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali on Friday, Nigeria return to Uyo with a chance to secure consecutive wins in their World Cup qualifying campaign against Zimbabwe, Soccernet.ng reports .

Heading into the March international break, the Super Eagles hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup looked bleak.

A disappointing start - three draws and a defeat in their first four games - had left Nigeria fifth in Group C, trailing Rwanda , Benin, and South Africa , who all had seven points.

Under new head coach Eric Chelle , the Super Eagles knew anything less than a win in Rwanda would all but end their qualification hopes. And when the pressure was on, Nigeria delivered - Victor Osimhen s brilliance leading them to a much-needed victory.

That result has reshaped the group dynamics. With only South Africa winning elsewhere, Nigeria are now within striking distance of second place. A win in Uyo, combined with favourable results, could see them move just behind Bafana Bafana in the standings.