2026 WCQ: Playing Nigeria In Rwanda Will Feel Like A Neutral Venue For Us —Zimbabwe Coach
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Warriors of Zimbabwe head coach Baltemar Brito has said playing their 2026 World Cup qualifying home game against Nigeria’s Super Eagles in Rwanda will feel like a neutral venue.
The Warriors will host the Eagles on matchday two of the qualifiers on Sunday.
Unfortunately, they will entertain the Eagles away from home as non of their stadium is passed fit to host games.
“Playing away from home is going to be a big factor because we would like to play at home in front of our fans.,” Brito said in his press conference on Saturday.
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“So in this circumstance we know we should do our best but it will look like we are playing in a neutral field which will affect a little bit but we are ready to cope.”
The former Chelsea assistant coach stated that he expect the Super Eagles to approach the game with vengeance after the surprise draw with Lesotho.
“We will face our next game with the hope of winning. We will expect a sort of revenge from Nigeria because of the draw in their first game.
“But they are not going to face a small or weak nation, they will come out strong but we will also be strong and face them the best way we can.”
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