National Teams
Zimbabwe’s World Cup hopes hit hard as Nakamba is ruled out of Nigeria clash
Published
8 months agoon

By Dayo Awoniyi
Zimbabwe’s 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign has been dealt a major blow following the news that key midfielder Marvelous Nakamba will miss their crucial match against Nigeria’s Super Eagles.
Nakamba, who plays for Luton Town in the Sky Bet Championship, suffered an injury during his club’s 2-0 defeat to Watford last weekend.
His club has confirmed that he will be sidelined for at least six weeks, ruling him out of the upcoming fixture.
The absence of Nakamba, one of Zimbabwe’s most influential players, will significantly impact the team’s chances as they face Nigeria in a must-win match on March 25.
The match is set to take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, and the loss of Nakamba will leave a noticeable gap in Zimbabwe’s midfield as they battle for a place in the 2026 World Cup.
