Ex-Orlando Pirates star and Zimbabwe captain Marshall Munetsi has made a bold statement ahead of his nation's clash with Nigeria, stating that they will not respect the three-time African champions.
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On Tuesday evening, the Warriors will be looking to make history by winning their first-ever match away against the Super Eagles and their first match against them in just over four decades, as per Transfermarkt.
The two sides will be competing for a chance to play in next year's FIFA World Cup and while the West Africans are regulars at the global showpiece, Zimbabwe skipper Munetsi claims that the expectation to win for Nigeria may play into their hands and that they are more than capable of achieving a positive result.
"It's better to play away than at home," the Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder said, as per Foot Africa.
"The pressure is always on the home team. If we manage to start the game well, the pressure will be on them to try and get a good result.
"We also have quality players who can handle certain situations and who have the necessary experience.
"But above all, we will not respect Nigeria. It's not about coming here to be mere supporters, but we will take the match more seriously and try to take maximum points."
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Michael Nees' charges are yet to win a match in FIFA World Cup qualification as they sit rock bottom of Group C but will be hoping that changes with a positive result in Uyo.
