Super Eagles captain William Ekong has reaffirmed that the three-time African champions will aim to dominate the game against Zimbabwe, just as they did in their clash with Rwanda in Kigali last Friday. The two sides will face off in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Matchday 6 encounter at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
Ekong emphasized that the Super Eagles will focus on controlling the match and then work hard to secure the goals needed to claim all three points, further strengthening their position as strong contenders for World Cup qualification.
“We are looking forward to a win,” Ekong said. “The three points are important to us.”
Without a win in their first four games of the series, Nigeria languished in fifth place in the six-team group C and remained in a perilous situation, until Friday’s robust win over Rwanda in Kigali threw them up as a proposition for the ticket to the finals.
Nigeria, with six points, moved up to fourth position, while Zimbabwe, on three, prop up the table, and will seek to increase their haul in today’s encounter.
Ekong further stated: “At this stage, we cannot afford to drop any more points. Our aim is to take it one match at a time, collect three points here and there and hope fervently that these will be enough to get us the ticket.”
The Warriors’ 45-man contingent, led by ZIFA Vice President Kennedy Ndebele, arrived at Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo on Saturday afternoon, just 85 minutes after the Super Eagles’ squad landed from Kigali.
On Sunday morning, the Warriors held their training session at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, while the Super Eagles took to the pitch in the evening. Their session was observed by key figures, including members of the NFF Executive Committee, NFF General Secretary Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, SSA to the President Mr. Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye, Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Sports Etubom Paul Bassey, former NFF General Secretary Barr. Musa Amadu, and officials from the NSC and NFF.
