Nigeria 2–0 Zimbabwe. This International Friendly match was played on 26 May 2026. Nigeria won.
| Average Odds | 1 | X | 2 | Handicap | Goals | Over | Under | Corners | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening odds | 1.00 | 51.00 | 451.00 | 0.67 | 1.15 | 2.50 | 5.80 | 0.10 | 5.50 | 1.20 | 0.61 |
| Closing odds | 1.00 | 51.00 | 451.00 | 0.67 | 1.15 | 2.50 | 7.75 | 0.07 | 5.50 | 3.33 | 0.20 |
- 91' ⇄ A. Adeoye → Femi Azeez home
- 87' 🟨 Owen Oseni home
- 83' ⇄ Daniel Msendami → Jordan Zemura away
- 77' ⇄ Owen Oseni → Philip Otele home
- 77' ⇄ tosin oyedokun → Samson Tijani home
- 76' ⇄ Mongameli Tshuma → Tawanda Chirewa away
Starting XI
- 2 D Chibueze Oputa
- 3 D kenneth igboke
- 4 M Ibrahim Alhassan Abdullahi
- 5 D Igoh Ogbu
- 6 M Chibuike Nwaiwu
- 7 M Femi Azeez
- 8 M Tochukwu Nnadi
- 9 F Terem Moffi C
- 14 M Samson Tijani
- 16 G Arthur Okonkwo
- 20 F Philip Otele
Substitutes
- 1 G Francis Uzoho
- 11 M tosin oyedokun
- 12 M A. Adeoye
- 13 ochobi elias
- 17 F Rafiu Durosinmi
- 18 F Owen Oseni
- 19 M abiodun ayobami
- 22 D Tijani Al Ameen
- 23 G micheal atata
Starting XI
- 1 G Future Sibanda
- 2 D Corbin Mthunzi
- 3 D Jordan Zemura
- 4 D Munashe Garananga
- 5 M Marvelous Nakamba C
- 7 M Sean Fusire
- 8 M Marshall Munetsi
- 11 F Junior Zindoga
- 14 D Shane Maroodza
- 15 M Jonah Fabisch
- 20 M Tawanda Chirewa
Substitutes
- 16 G marley tavaziva
- 17 D Emmanuel Jalai
- 18 D Isheanesu Mauchi
- 19 M Abubakar Moffat
- 21 M Mongameli Tshuma
- 22 M Prosper Padera
- 23 M Godknows Murwira
- 24 Washington Navaya
- 25 F Daniel Msendami
- 26 F Gerald Takwara
Match preview
Nigeria faced Zimbabwe in the International Friendly on Tuesday, 26 May 2026 and the match finished 2–0. This page holds the final scoreline, goals, lineups and full match stats.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 6 times on record. Nigeria have won 3, Zimbabwe have won 0 and 3 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
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Nigeria vs Zimbabwe — frequently asked
When was Nigeria vs Zimbabwe played?
Kick-off was in the International Friendly.
Where was Nigeria vs Zimbabwe played?
At a neutral venue — the stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
What was the final score of Nigeria vs Zimbabwe?
Nigeria 2 – 0 Zimbabwe. Nigeria won.
How can I follow Nigeria vs Zimbabwe live?
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Which competition is Nigeria vs Zimbabwe part of?
The International Friendly. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
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