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Nigeria 5-1 Zimbabwe: Final score, stats and lineups

FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF 路 Group Stage
Nigeria 6-3-1
  • Obafemi Martins 40', 68' (P)
  • Yusuf Ayila 53'
  • Kanu 84'
  • Osaze Odemwengie 90'
5-1 FT
Zimbabwe 4-3-3
  • Benjani Mwaruwari 66'

Key events

  1. Obafemi Martins
    40'
  2. Yusuf Ayila
    53'
  3. 66'
    Benjani Mwaruwari
  4. Obafemi Martins (pen)
    68'
  5. Kanu
    84'
  6. Osaze Odemwengie
    90'

Match info

Competition
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Round
Group Stage
Kickoff
Saturday, October 8, 2005, 3:00 AM ET
Series
NGA leads series 2-0

Times in Eastern. Live data refreshes on its own while the game is on.

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