CRUCIAL 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIER AGAINST ZIMBABWE

The Super Eagles squad touched down in Kigali, Rwanda, on Saturday, gearing up for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash against the Warriors of Zimbabwe scheduled for Sunday.

As reported by Rald News Media, the players and officials embarked on their journey to East Africa via a chartered aircraft, departing from the Victor Attah International Airport on Friday night. The delegation is expected to complete their journey with a dawn arrival in Kigali, followed by a two-hour road trip to Butare, the city housing the match venue, Huye Stadium.

Huye Stadium, with a capacity of 20,000 and featuring an artificial turf, awaits the highly anticipated showdown. Despite the unique playing surface, the Eagles have collectively decided not to let it distract them as they aim for a maximum three points in the upcoming fixture.

Following a 1-1 draw with Lesotho’s Crocodiles in Uyo on Thursday evening, head coach Jose Peseiro expressed determination to approach the remaining nine matches of the qualification series with a stronger mentality. Peseiro emphasized that securing victory in each match is the only acceptable outcome as the Super Eagles pursue their World Cup qualification journey.