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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Zimbabwe will be without captain Marvelous Nakamba for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture against the Super Eagles of Nigeria.<\/p>\n

The midfielder, who plays for Sky Bet Championship club Luton Town, sustained a calf injury in the Hatters\u2019 2-0 defeat to Watford last weekend.<\/p>\n

Nakamba is expected to be sidelined for around six weeks.<\/p>\n

The 31-year-old\u2019s absence will be a big blow for the Warriors, who are still searching for their first win in the qualifying series.<\/p>\n

Zimbabwe occupy bottom spot in Group C with two points from four matches.<\/p>\n

The Warriors will be away to the Super Eagles at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Tuesday, 25 March.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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