In the sixth round of the 2026 African World Cup qualifiers, Nigeria will face Zimbabwe. Here’s everything you need to know about the match, including how and where to watch it.
Nigeria vs Zimbabwe: Key Match Information
Nigeria’s qualification campaign got off to a difficult start, with the team failing to win any of their first four matches. The “Super Eagles” recorded three draws but suffered a 0-2 loss to Mali. However, they secured their first victory in the most recent round, defeating Rwanda 2-0. After five rounds, Nigeria has accumulated six points and sits in fourth place in their group, just two points behind second place and four points behind the leaders.
Zimbabwe, on the other hand, has struggled throughout the qualifiers. After drawing their opening two matches, they suffered two defeats. In the latest round, they played out a 2-2 draw with Benin, earning a total of three points. Currently, they sit at the bottom of the group, and while their World Cup qualification hopes are fading, they still have five matches left to play.
Nigeria vs Zimbabwe: Match Details
The sixth-round World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and Zimbabwe will be held on Tuesday, March 25, with the match set to kick off at 17:00 CET.
Here are the local kickoff times for different countries:
- Los Angeles: 08:00
- New York: 11:00
- Panama: 11:00
- Toronto: 11:00
- Port of Spain: 12:00
- London: 16:00
- Yaoundé: 17:00
- Abuja: 17:00
- Cape Town: 18:00
- New Delhi: 20:30
- Sydney: 01:00 (Wednesday)
- Kiribati: 03:00 (Wednesday)
Where to Watch Nigeria vs Zimbabwe Online
The match will be available to watch through major African broadcasters, including DStv Now and SuperSport. In Nigeria, NTA Sports and Startimes will provide coverage, while ZBC TV will broadcast in South Africa. For global viewers, the match will be available on FIFA+.
