Nigeria v Zimbabwe, 07 October 2005
| Score | 5-1 to Nigeria |
| Competition | FIFA World Cup Africa group 4 |
| Venue | Abuja National Stadium, Abuja |
| Attendance | 45,000 |
View Nigeria v Zimbabwe head to head
5
Nigeria
Goals:
| Obafemi Martins | 35 |
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| Ayila Yussuf | 62 |
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| Obafemi Martins | penalty | 75 |
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| Nwankwo Kanu | penalty | 80 |
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| Peter Odemwingie | 89 |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Vincent Enyeama
Defender
Obinna Nwaneri
Defender
Taye Taiwo
Defender/Midfielder
Joseph Yobo
Midfielder
Christian Obodo
Midfielder
Chidi Odiah
Midfielder
Wilson Oruma
Midfielder
Ayila Yussuf
Forward
Obafemi Martins
Forward
Peter Odemwingie
Substitutions:
| Nwankwo Kanu for Makinwa Ayodele | 68 |
| Seyi Olajengbesi for Ayila Yussuf | 79 |
| Julius Aghahowa for Obafemi Martins | 86 |
Cards:
1
Zimbabwe
Goals:
| Benjani | 70 |
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Starting lineup:
Energy Murambadoro
Goalkeeper
Zvenyika Makonese
Defender
James Matola
Defender
Method Mwanjali
Defender
Charles Yohane
Defender
Honour Gombami
Midfielder
Joel Luphala
Midfielder
Ashley Rambanapisi
Midfielder
Benjani
Forward
Peter Ndlovu
Forward
Substitutions:
| Brian Badza for Joel Luphala | 64 |
| Francis Chandida for Peter Ndlovu | 67 |
| Clement Matawu for Shingayi Kaondera | 86 |
Cards:
| Charles Yohane | Y | |
| Ashley Rambanapisi | Y | |
| Method Mwanjali | Y | |
| Shingayi Kaondera | Y |