Nigeria vs Zimbabwe: Five Super Eagles players to watch against the Warriors

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to take on the Warriors of Zimbabwe in a crucial 2026FIFA World Cup qualification match at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday, March 25, Footynaija.com reports.

Nigeria desperately needed to secure all three points on Tuesday in order to keep their dream of earning a World Cup ticket alive. Meanwhile, for Zimbabwe, their hopes of securing a place at the 2026 Mundial has been put to bed after their 2-2 draw with the Republic of Benin on Thursday.

The Super Eagles won maximum points against Rwanda on Friday and they will be looking to repeat the same feat against the Warriors. As the anticipation and excitement for this crucial clash continues to build, Footynaija.com lists five stars to watch out for as the Super Eagles go all out for a victory in Uyo.

5. Ola Aina 

Aina put in a decent shift against Rwanda despite playing in an unnatural left-back position in that game. He looked solid defensively but his attacking involvement was somewhat limited. From his performances for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League this season, we’ve seen that the 28-year-old is capable of so much more than we saw from him in Kigali. If deployed in his natural right-back position against Zimbabwe, Aina could certainly play a vital role for Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles.

4. Alex Iwobi

Iwobi did not have as much of an impact as many would have expected heading into the game against Rwanda. Although, Chelle’s utilization of the Fulham star in a deeper midfield role certainly contributed to his less than satisfying display at the Amahoro National Stadium. Further up the pitch, Iwobi can decisively impact games without any shadow of a doubt but his impact in Tuesday’s game may once again hinge on how he is deployed against the Warriors.

3. Moses Simon

The FC Nantes winger has proven to be one of the Super Eagles’ more reliable forwards in recent years and he showed his quality once again in the match against the Amavubi. Heading into the Zimbabwe game in Uyo, Simon will definitely play a vital role for Nigeria whether deployed from the starting XI or introduced as an impact substitute.

2. Ademola Lookman

Lookman is one of the hottest players in world football at the moment and fans all over Nigeria will be relishing the chance to see him shine in Super Eagles colours come Tuesday. The Atalanta forward provided the assist for Victor Osimhen’s first goal against Rwanda and caused problems for the Amavubi defense all game. On Tuesday, Lookman will once again be one of the chief actors as the Super Eagles battle the Warriors in Uyo.

1. Victor Osimhen

Arguably the most in-form striker in the world at the moment, Osimhen single-handedly fired Nigeria to victory against Rwanda courtesy of a superb brace. The 25-year-old will certainly lead the Super Eagles attack once again when they take to the pitch against Zimbabwe on Tuesday. All eyes will be on the Galatasaray striker at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium and if his unstoppable form is anything to go by, then he will be sure to produce the goods once more and inspire Nigeria to a much needed victory.