Finally, the on-paper extra strong Nigerian team finally won the match. Any match in these qualifications. The Super Eagles defeated Rwanda in the third time of asking significantly increased their chances to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. After their maiden win, they are aiming at back to back victories and the next team is Zimbabwe today. With a potential win and Benin‘s defeat by South Africa, Nigeria could end up in the second place, which is surely much better position then just days ago. But the Nigerian Football Federation cannot intervene in the tactical setup or the first 11 selection, so they decided to do what they can – provide a full stadium for their team.They’re finally awake! Super Victor for Super Eagles’ easy triumphOne win doesn‘t mean that the fans will automatically rush to the stadium in order to watch the Super Eagles. The game between Nigeria and Zimbabwe will be played at the 30,000-capacity Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, the best stadium in the country currently and Nigerian Football Federation released a statement urging fans to come.“We are calling on Nigerians to come out in large numbers to support the Super Eagles on Tuesday. The team needs the support. When we played Rwanda in Kigali on Friday, the Rwandans filled up the Amahoro Stadium to its full capacity. Let our people also come out in throngs and cheer the Eagles. We are also appealing to fans to come to the stadium in Nigerian colours. Let us fill up the stadium in green and white colours, and drum and dance to support the team” reads the statement.Super Eagles’ flock has a new leaderBut just in case, one Nigerian politician decided to secure the full stadium. The Governor of Akwa Ibom, pastor Umo Eno bought and paid all 30.000 tickets. The government noted that the gesture is to encourage citizens and residents of the state to come out in numbers and cheer the Super Eagles to victory. Will it be enough? We will see tonight, when full Nigerian squad (no suspensions, no injuries) run to the field.2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS – AFRICATuesday16:00: (1.30) Botswana (5.00) Somalia (12.0)19:00: (2.00) Angola (2.90) Cape Verde (4.30)19:00: (4.00) Benin (2.70) S.Africa (2.20)19:00: (1.28) Nigeria (5.40) Zimbabwe (12.0)19:00: (1.53) Rwanda (3.70) Lesotho (7.75)19:00: (3.00) Uganda (2.95) Guinea (2.45)22:00: (1.10) Burundi (10.5) Seychelles (22.0)22:00: (1.35) Cameroon (4.60) Libya (10.5)22:00: (1.17) Egypt (7.25) Sierra Leone (17.0)22:00: (1.35) Sudan (4.60) South Sudan (10.5)00:00: (1.38) Algeria (4.40) Mozambique (10.0)00:00: (1.17) Comores (7.50) Chad (16.0)00:00: (3.20) Mauritania (2.80) Dr Congo (2.60)00:00: (1.30) Senegal (5.20) Togo (11.0)00:30: (1.12) Morocco (9.50) Tanzania (19.0)***odds are subject to changes***
