Nigeria’s Tremendous Eagles are actually underneath severe strain after Group C rivals Zimbabwe and Benin Republic performed out a 2-2 draw of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
The match happened on Thursday, 20 March 2025, on the Moses Mabhida Stadium. It was an thrilling recreation that noticed Zimbabwe combat again from two targets right down to earn some extent.
Benin Republic began the sport strongly and took the lead within the thirty fourth minute. Striker Steve Mounié scored after a defensive mistake by Zimbabwe’s Warriors. Only one minute later, Benin doubled their lead when midfielder Doukou Dodo fired in a strong long-range shot to make it 2-0.
Regardless of being two targets behind, Zimbabwe didn’t hand over. Midfielder Marshall Munetsi pulled one again within the forty fourth minute to offer his staff hope earlier than half-time.
Zimbabwe continued to push after the break, and their efforts paid off within the 59th minute. Veteran ahead Data Musona completed off a fast counterattack to degree the rating at 2-2.
Each groups had probabilities to win the sport, however no extra targets had been scored. The match resulted in a draw.
With this consequence, Benin Republic now sit prime of Group C. Zimbabwe’s comeback has added extra strain on Nigeria’s Tremendous Eagles, who want a win of their subsequent recreation in opposition to Rwanda to remain within the race for World Cup qualification.
The Tremendous Eagles will face Rwanda’s Amavubi on Friday, 21 March 2025, on the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. Kick-off is at 5:00 pm Nigerian time.
