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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Warriors of Zimbabwe will host the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the Amarhoro Stadium in Kigali in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday two fixture next month.<\/p>\n

Baltemar Brito\u2019s side will face Rwanda on matchday one and will remain in Kigali for the matchday two encounter against the Super Eagles, according to Zimbabwean website, hatirare263.co.zw.<\/p>\n

Zimbabwe, who are returning to international football after 18-month FIFA ban, are without an approved stadium.<\/p>\n

Efforts to get the Rufaro Stadium, National Sports Stadium and Barbourfields meet FIFA\u2019s approval proved abortive.<\/p>\n

The encounter will hold on Monday, November 20.<\/p>\n

The Super Eagles will open their qualifying campaign with an home fixture against the Crocodiles of Lesotho on November 13.<\/p>\n

Rwanda, South Africa and Benin Republic are other teams in the group.<\/p>\n

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

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