Tawanda Chirewa saved the day for Zimbabwe against Nigeria during Tuesday's World Cup qualifier match in Uyo. He joined the game with just ten minutes left but managed to score right at the end, tying things up for his team. Nigeria had taken the lead earlier when Victor Osimhen put the ball into the net during the second half.
Nigeria pushed hard from the start, with Moses Simon and Osimhen creating several chances. Zimbabwe's goalkeeper, Washington Arubi, made some great saves that kept Nigeria from scoring early. Zimbabwe tried to attack on the break but never really threatened Nigeria's goal during these attempts. The first part of the game finished without any goals despite Nigeria's many tries.
After halftime, Zimbabwe kept playing defensively as Nigeria attacked from every direction. All this pressure finally paid off in minute 73 when Osimhen headed Simon's cross into the goal. Zimbabwe fought back quickly, with Knowledge Musona almost scoring, but his shot hit the crossbar. Terrence Dzvukamanja had another chance for Zimbabwe but shot over the goal from just outside the box.
Just when Nigeria thought they had won, substitute player Tawanda Maswanhise connected with Chirewa, who scored the tying goal during extra time. The final score stayed at 1-1, giving Zimbabwe a total of four points in their group. Nigeria moved up to seven points after this result. The Warriors showed amazing determination by grabbing a point away from home against the heavily favored Super Eagles.
Nigeria pushed hard from the start, with Moses Simon and Osimhen creating several chances. Zimbabwe's goalkeeper, Washington Arubi, made some great saves that kept Nigeria from scoring early. Zimbabwe tried to attack on the break but never really threatened Nigeria's goal during these attempts. The first part of the game finished without any goals despite Nigeria's many tries.
After halftime, Zimbabwe kept playing defensively as Nigeria attacked from every direction. All this pressure finally paid off in minute 73 when Osimhen headed Simon's cross into the goal. Zimbabwe fought back quickly, with Knowledge Musona almost scoring, but his shot hit the crossbar. Terrence Dzvukamanja had another chance for Zimbabwe but shot over the goal from just outside the box.
Just when Nigeria thought they had won, substitute player Tawanda Maswanhise connected with Chirewa, who scored the tying goal during extra time. The final score stayed at 1-1, giving Zimbabwe a total of four points in their group. Nigeria moved up to seven points after this result. The Warriors showed amazing determination by grabbing a point away from home against the heavily favored Super Eagles.
