ZIMBABWE Warriors go down fighting!
Zimbabwe can only get better!
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An unconvincing Nigeria beat Zimbabwe 2-0 to top Group D at the African Cup of Nations.
Coming on as a substitute Obi swung in a corner for Christian Obodo to head home for the first goal.
Moments later the 18-year-old scored with a low 20-yard shot that flew in the bottom corner of Gift Muzadzi's goal.
Zimbabwe can be proud of a brave showing which really worried their more highly regarded opponents.
Benjamin Mwaruwari, their Portsmouth striker was quite superb, and the Warriors can find themselves unlucky not to have at least a goal to show for their efforts.
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The Warriors forced two good saves from Vincent Enyeama after the goals, first was a long-range effort from Cephas Chimedza, the second a shot on the turn from close range Benjani Mwaruwari.
Nigeria need a draw in their final game against Senegal to reach the last eight, while Zimbabwe cannot advance.
Starting Line-ups:
NIGERIA - Vincent Enyeama, Joseph Yobo, Taye Taiwo, Chidi Odiah, Joseph Enakarhire, Chuckwudi Utaka, Obafemi Martins, Atanda Ayila, Wilson Oruma, Julius Aghahowa, Christian Obodo
ZIMBABWE - Esrom Nyandoro, Zvenyika Makonese, Joel Luphahla, Tinashe Nengomasha, Benjani Mwaruwari, Shingayi Shingi, Charles Yohane, Cephas Chimedza, James Matola, Lloyd Chitembe, Gift Muzadzi
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