Match report
Nigeria vs Zimbabwe — the facts
Nigeria and Zimbabwe drew 1–1 (half-time 0–0).
Nigeria met Zimbabwe in the World Cup - Qualification Africa (Group Stage - 6). Kick-off was Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 16:00 UTC at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. Referee: T. Teklu.
Team pages: Nigeria · Zimbabwe · World Cup - Qualification Africa
Key moments
- 74' Goal: Victor Osimhen (assist: Olufisayo Aina) — 1–0
- 90' Goal: Tawanda Chirewa (assist: Tawanda Jethro Maswanhise) — 1–1
Starting line-ups
Nigeria (4-2-3-1)
Zimbabwe
About this match
On this page: the Nigeria vs Zimbabwe final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this World Cup - Qualification Africa fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Nigeria and Zimbabwe team pages or the World Cup - Qualification Africa page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Nigeria vs Zimbabwe?
Nigeria and Zimbabwe drew 1–1 (half-time 0–0).
›Who scored in Nigeria vs Zimbabwe?
Victor Osimhen (74') for Nigeria; Tawanda Chirewa (90') for Zimbabwe.
›Where can I watch Nigeria vs Zimbabwe highlights?
This page carries the full match report, stats and lineups for Nigeria vs Zimbabwe; goal clips are added as soon as official highlights are available.
›What is the head-to-head record between Nigeria and Zimbabwe?
Nigeria and Zimbabwe have met 2 times — 1 win for Nigeria, 0 wins for Zimbabwe and 1 draw.