Zimbabwe captain Marshall Munetsi has declared that the Warriors are in Nigeria with the determination to make history as they face the Super Eagles in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match in Uyo on Tuesday (today).
Despite sitting at the bottom of the qualifying group with just three points from five matches, Munetsi remains confident that Zimbabwe can pull off an upset.
“I hope you guys know we are not here for a holiday—we are here to make our own history,” Munetsi stated during Monday’s pre-match interview.
Winger Tawanda Chirewa also emphasized that his team will not be intimidated when they take on Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. The Huddersfield Town winger, currently on loan from Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers, is optimistic about the Warriors’ chances.
“I’m just focused on recovery and preparing to go again on Tuesday (today) against Nigeria, which is a very good team,” Chirewa said.
“A lot of their players compete in England and across Europe, but I want to go out there and showcase my abilities. Our squad also has plenty of talented players, so there’s no reason to fear Nigeria.”
A shock victory for Zimbabwe could reignite their chances of challenging for the automatic qualification spot in Group C. However, Eric Chelle’s men—fresh off a crucial win against Rwanda—are equally determined to secure another victory.
