Eagles get dates for Rwanda, Zimbabwe W’Cup qualifiers

The dates for the first two of the remaining six 2026 World Cup qualifying matches for the Super Eagles have been confirmed.

Nigeria will travel to Rwanda on March 21 before returning home for the second leg of the encounter against Zimbabwe.

The two opponents are familiar with the Super Eagles, having met Rwanda twice during the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.

 The Amavubi held Nigeria to a goalless draw last September before securing a 2-1 win over Nigeria in Uyo in the last game of the AFCON qualifiers in November,

Zimbabwe has also hosted the first leg of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, forcing Nigeria to a 1-1 draw in the second game of the ill-fated series in November 2023.

After four matches, the three-time African champions sit in fifth place with just three points, four points behind leaders Rwanda, with six games left to play in the qualifying series. Aware of Nigeria’s precarious situation, new Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has stressed that securing a 2026 World Cup ticket for Nigeria remains his top priority.