Friday, June 20, 2025
No Result
View All Result
News Report  Zimbabwe
  • News that Matters
    • News
    • Health and Diseases
    • Technology
    • Religion
    • Horror and Disaster
    • Elections 2023
  • Crime and Courts
  • Celebrity
  • Sports
  • Mjolo
  • Breaking News
  • News that Matters
    • News
    • Health and Diseases
    • Technology
    • Religion
    • Horror and Disaster
    • Elections 2023
  • Crime and Courts
  • Celebrity
  • Sports
  • Mjolo
  • Breaking News
No Result
View All Result
News Report  Zimbabwe
No Result
View All Result
Home Sports

Nigeria football superstar Alex Iwobi hails Warriors

November 22, 2023
0
Nigeria football superstar Alex Iwobi hails Warriors

Nigeria football superstar Alex Iwobi has praised the Warriors and gave credit to coach Baltemar Brito’s charges for getting their tactics right as the two teams settled for a one-all draw in a 2026 Fifa World Cup Group C qualifier at Huye Stadium, in Butare, Rwanda, on Sunday.

Walter Musona scored a brilliant freekick to give Zimbabwe a deserved first half lead, a goal that was cancelled out by Kelechi Ihenacho just after the hour mark.

The Super Eagles started the game as favourites to win the match but had to dig deeper to get the point.

Zimbabwe even wasted a handful of chances in a game they largely dominated, and Nigeria will count themselves lucky that they walked away with a point.

The former Arsenal star acknowledged that Zimbabwe played well and deserved the point they got.

“We have to give credit to them,” Iwobi who currently plays for English Premier League side Fulham said.

“Of course, it is easy for them when they get the first goal, so they can just sit back and defend.

“And of course, they have the tactics to try and waste time and disrupt our tempo, so it favoured them. But yeah, credit to them, they are a good side but with the players we have, we should have done much better.”

“The first half wasn’t good enough for us. The second half was better so we must look at that, analyse and see where we can do better. This is just a start, and I would say to the Nigerian fans, stick by us because we will continue to fight.”

The midfielder blamed fatigue as the main reason for their below par performance against Zimbabwe.

Nigeria played to a one-all draw against Lesotho on Thursday, 24 hours after Zimbabwe had played Rwanda.

They then made a four-hour flight to Kigali on Friday before a three-hour road trip to Butare the following day.

He says the journey was too much for the players.

“The travel was a lot for us. After the game [against Lesotho] we had to fly four hours, then another three hours by coach down here which was not easy but as a player, we should not use that as an excuse,” Iwobi said.

“We are professional enough and we have lots of quality in the side.”

He is disappointed they could only manage two draws in their first two World Cup qualifiers but promised to push to the end to grab the ticket to the Mundial.

“Of course, we are disappointed because of the players we have. Some are missing but Nigeria is a country with many quality players so we should be able to get us more points on the scoreboard and more goals. But we are not going to dwell on this. We are going to push to the very end and make sure that we qualify for the World Cup.”

Nigeria’s next World Cup qualifier is against South Africa in June next year.

Source Newsday

Tags: 2026 FIFA World CupAlex IwobiBaltemar BritoKelechi IhenachoWalter Musona

Related Posts

The Whipping Girls of Limpopo

The Whipping Girls of Limpopo

by Nyathi
June 17, 2025
0

In the heart of Limpopo, South Africa, there's a culture that's got everyone running for cover – literally! Meet the...

Dynamos FC Throws in the Towel- CAF Confederation Cup Withdrawal

Dynamos FC Throws in the Towel- CAF Confederation Cup Withdrawal

by Nyathi
June 14, 2025
0

In a shocking move, Harare giants Dynamos FC has withdrawn from the 2025/2026 CAF Confederation Cup, citing financial and logistical...

Let’s break down the 2026 FIFA World Cup update.

Let’s break down the 2026 FIFA World Cup update.

by Nyathi
June 12, 2025
0

  Qualified Teams: - Asia: - Iran - Uzbekistan (first-ever World Cup qualification) - South Korea - Jordan - Australia...

FIFA Slams Nyasa Big Bullets with a Deadline

FIFA Slams Nyasa Big Bullets with a Deadline

by Nyathi
June 10, 2025
0

In a shocking turn of events, FIFA has given Nyasa Big Bullets a 45-day ultimatum to cough up a whopping...

DYNAMOS’ LOVE FOR SANGOMAS (US$126,000) , BUT GHANAIAN PLAYERS LEFT HIGH AND DRY

DYNAMOS’ LOVE FOR SANGOMAS (US$126,000) , BUT GHANAIAN PLAYERS LEFT HIGH AND DRY

by Nyathi
May 30, 2025
0

In a shocking revelation, Dynamos FC has reportedly splurged a staggering US$126,000 on n'angas (traditional healers) over 126 matches, while...

Dynamos’ Debt Debacle -A FIFA Ban to Remember

Dynamos’ Debt Debacle -A FIFA Ban to Remember

by Nyathi
May 29, 2025
0

In a move that can only be described as a masterclass in poor financial management, Dynamos, one of Zimbabwe's most...

Please login to join discussion

Trending News Today

  • Mnangagwa’s Track Record: A Warning to G40 Exiles

    Mnangagwa’s Track Record: A Warning to G40 Exiles

    94 shares
    Share 38 Tweet 24
  • “Sekuru Malawi” Scams in Mbare

    85 shares
    Share 34 Tweet 21
  • Elephant-astic Problem: Strays Cause Chaos in Chiredzi

    51 shares
    Share 20 Tweet 13
  • The Billionaire Chronicles: Wicknell Chivayo’s Holiday from Drama

    114 shares
    Share 46 Tweet 29
  • MaMkhize’s Luxury Empire Hits Rock Bottom: Cars Up for Auction

    41 shares
    Share 16 Tweet 10
  • R. Kelly’s Medical Emergency: A Cry for Help or Sinister Plot?

    39 shares
    Share 16 Tweet 10
  • Breakthrough in HIV Prevention: FDA Approves Twice-Yearly Injection

    34 shares
    Share 14 Tweet 9
  • The Whipping Girls of Limpopo

    193 shares
    Share 77 Tweet 48
  • Relationship Corfirmed : Mufasa (Aaron Pierre) off the Market

    23 shares
    Share 9 Tweet 6
  • Tyler Perry Accused of Sexual Harassment

    58 shares
    Share 23 Tweet 15

Popular This Week

  • Man Narrowly Escapes Becoming a Lion Snack

    Man Narrowly Escapes Becoming a Lion Snack

    224 shares
    Share 90 Tweet 56
  • The Whipping Girls of Limpopo

    193 shares
    Share 77 Tweet 48
  • Street Preacher’s Double Life Exposed

    244 shares
    Share 98 Tweet 61
  • Tuck-Shop Bandits Get a Taste of Justice

    139 shares
    Share 56 Tweet 35
  • Scandal!’s Sweethearts Say Goodbye: Hungani and Stephanie Ndlovu’s Bittersweet Split

    132 shares
    Share 53 Tweet 33
  • The Billionaire Chronicles: Wicknell Chivayo’s Holiday from Drama

    114 shares
    Share 46 Tweet 29
  • Game Ranger Killed by a Black Rhino

    107 shares
    Share 43 Tweet 27
  • Sir Wicknell Chivhayo has been crowned the Lord of Loot, er, Generosity

    107 shares
    Share 43 Tweet 27
  • The Mysterious Case of Walter Mzembi’s Arrest

    105 shares
    Share 42 Tweet 26
  • Beauty & Betrayal- Pageant Queen’s $5,6K Nightmare

    99 shares
    Share 40 Tweet 25

Popular This Month

  • How to Legally Avoid Paying the US$92 ZBC Radio Licence Fee in Zimbabwe

    How to Legally Avoid Paying the US$92 ZBC Radio Licence Fee in Zimbabwe

    619 shares
    Share 248 Tweet 155
  • Susan Mutami’s Desperate Plea To Temba Mliswa

    412 shares
    Share 165 Tweet 103
  • Bulawayo Police Bust Vuzu Party, Arrest 13 Youths

    334 shares
    Share 134 Tweet 84
  • Fatal Dog Attack Exposes Mike Mupinga’s Troubling Past

    289 shares
    Share 116 Tweet 72
  • Widow Caught in Bed With Lover a Week After Burying Husband

    262 shares
    Share 105 Tweet 66
  • Street Preacher’s Double Life Exposed

    244 shares
    Share 98 Tweet 61
  • The Pilot Who Flew Under the Radar for 20 Years

    230 shares
    Share 92 Tweet 58
  • Man Narrowly Escapes Becoming a Lion Snack

    224 shares
    Share 90 Tweet 56
  • Drama at a Funeral: Speaking Ill of the Dead Doesn’t Pay

    211 shares
    Share 84 Tweet 53
  • Two Zimbabwean Care Home Workers in the UK attacked, one killed

    208 shares
    Share 83 Tweet 52

Most Read Stories

  • “Zimbabwe Is Discrediting SADC”

    ZANU PF Accused Of Bribing SADC Elders To Retain From Losing Power

    5246 shares
    Share 2098 Tweet 1312
  • Madzibaba gets Toyota Aqua after explaining new currency ZiG to church

    4539 shares
    Share 1816 Tweet 1135
  • Breaking News: Zimbabwe launches New Currency (Zig)

    4279 shares
    Share 1712 Tweet 1070
  • Guide : How to access 2023 Zimsec Ordinary O Level results online

    3975 shares
    Share 1590 Tweet 994
  • Uganda Police Officer Shoots Wife Dead After Mocking Him Over Man-U Loss

    3899 shares
    Share 1560 Tweet 975
  • Floods hit Gweru

    3595 shares
    Share 1438 Tweet 899
  • Mashura pa Gokwe musi wa 12.02.24

    3545 shares
    Share 1418 Tweet 886
  • Secret message for ED after his inauguration

    3484 shares
    Share 1394 Tweet 871
  • Heatwave Warning:Expect Extremely hot temp ranging from 36° to 41° until 12 March

    3394 shares
    Share 1358 Tweet 849
  • Here is the reckless Kombi Driver!!!!!!!!!!! See pics here

    3221 shares
    Share 1288 Tweet 805

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • FAQ
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Home

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • News that Matters
    • News
    • Health and Diseases
    • Technology
    • Religion
    • Horror and Disaster
    • Elections 2023
  • Crime and Courts
  • Celebrity
  • Sports
  • Mjolo
  • Breaking News