Zimbabwean star Emmanuel Jalai has claimed that his side has the mentality to head into the clash against Nigeria.
Nigeria will face Zimbabwe in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday.
Erik Chelle’s men head into the game on the back of a comfortable victory over Rwanda last Friday.
They will be looking to get back-to-back wins as they push for the 2026 World Cup ticket in the USA.
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Jalai speaks on his teams mentality
Despite Zimbabwe's challenges in Group C, Chirewa remains confident in the team's ability to compete against the Super Eagles.
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Speaking ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Nigeria in Uyo, he said, “It’s not about size, but game intelligence and how you can impose your attributes on the match.”
Zimbabwe has only earned three points in five matches, placing them at the bottom of the group. They must win Tuesday's match to maintain their qualification hopes.
Nigeria has historically dominated this fixture, boasting an unbeaten streak of seven games against Zimbabwe, with four wins and three draws.
However, the Super Eagles must be wary of complacency, as Chirewa and his Zimbabwean teammates are determined to pull off an upset.