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Zimbabwe head coach warns Nigeria, Benin Republic ahead of World Cup qualifiers

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Zimbabwe head coach, Michael Nees, has issued a sound warning to the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Republic of Benin ahead of their World Cup qualifier, Soccernet.ng reports.

The Warriors are currently sixth on the FIFA World Cup qualifiers group while Nigeria are are fifth. Both sides are yet to secure three points since the qualifiers kicked off.

Zimbabwe will take on the Republic of Benin today, before playing against the Super Eagles in Uyo next Tuesday. Ahead of these fixtures, Nees has made it clear his side will hunt for nothing but a win.

Coach Michael Nees during the AFCON qualifier match between Cameroon and Zimbabwe at Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium on November 19, 2024 in Ahidjo. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

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What Coach Nees said

“Two difficult games, first against Benin and then Nigeria, when you consider the results and analyse the opponents.

“Benin have a good quality, while Nigeria, we don’t need to talk about it, but we have to take it with positivity and self-confidence, and give everything in our power to deliver a good performance in both games,” the 57-year-old said in quotes revealed by Soccer24.

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Mothobi Mvala and William Ekong during the Afcon 2023 Semi Final match between Nigeria and South Africa at Stade de la Paix on February 7, 2024 in Bouake, Cote d Ivore. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

“We Have to Restart This Qualification in a Positive Way. We want to do that, to get the positive mood going, and to do everything in our power. Power to turn the table a little bit around, turn the page and move up.

“That’s our approach. And now we have to look at what is the next task at hand. The next task at hand is a difficult game against Benin,” the German gaffer concluded.

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Alex Iwobi, Victor Osimhen of Nigeria during the Afcon 2023 match between Nigeria and Equitorial Guinea at Stade D Ebimpe on January 14, 2024 in Abidjan, Cote d Ivore. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

The Super Eagles will be hopeful of sealing three points against Rwanda tomorrow which will help boost their confidence of sealing victory at home against Zimbabwe.

The Warriors of Zimbabwe played a 1-1 draw against the Super Eagles of Nigeria the last time both sides locked horns.

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