Nigeria Faces Player Doubts Ahead of Zimbabwe Clash

The Nigeria National Football Team is preparing for the 2026 Unity Cup semi-final against Zimbabwe, scheduled for Tuesday in London. However, the team may be without six players, including captain Wilfred Ndidi and Moses Simon, due to late arrivals at the team's camp.

Other doubtful players include Bruno Onyemaechi, Raphael Onyedika, and Ebenez Akinsanmiro. Coach Ric Chell has confirmed that 20 players are available for selection, with Samson Tijani arriving on Monday, increasing the squad size.

This marks Tijani's first call-up in six years, having last featured for Nigeria in a friendly against Algeria in October 2020. The semi-final match will take place at Charlton Athletic Stadium, with Nigeria looking to defend their title.

The last encounter between Nigeria and Zimbabwe ended in a 1-1 draw during World Cup qualifiers, and Nigeria's recent form shows three draws in their last four international matches.