Basel, Switzerland – On Friday, September 5, 2025, two teams go clash as Switzerland and Kosovo ready to kick off their World Cup qualifying campaign. You fit call am football battle of the giants, but one side don dey run better form than the other (no be small matter!).
Switzerland, wey don dey knock their heads together for big competitions since dem begin waka football, dey aim to reach their seventh World Cup. Meanwhile, Kosovo, the underdog, dey jostle to qualify for their first World Cup ever (talk about pressure!). Dem don experience three previous runs, but e be like say dem wan just turn the table this time around.
The last wey Switzerland play na dem sad story, dem lose 3-2 to Spain for UEFA Nations League match. After that wahala, people been dey talk say dem go find am difficult to shake the next season. But guess wetin? Dem don knack four draws for friendly matches for 2025 and even knack Luxembourg 3-1. Na dis kind form wey dey give dem confidence.
On the other hand, Kosovo dey come with their chests high. Dem don win all four of their matches dis year. From victories over Iceland to knack Armenia for a sweet 5-2 win, dis side dey high spirited. Dem dey score at least two goals for seven of their last nine matches, so Switzerland defense better get ready! (e no go easy for dem).
When dem clash for the pitch on September 9, 2023, e end as 2-2 draw, meaning say both teams sabi wetin dem dey do, and this one fit happen again. Switzerland dey ranked 76 spots higher for FIFA ranks than Kosovo, but wetin be rank when match dey play!
If we check their prospective lineups, Switzerland go likely deploy Kobel in goal, with Akanji and Elvedi strong for defense. Xhaka go dey lead for midfield, while Embolo fit be the one wey go spearhead the attack. Kosovo go yanay dey start Muric for goal, plus Muriqi wey don score for previous matches seated for forward.
As dem dey prepare for battle, Switzerland coach sabi sey no be small challenge. But everybody know say big games dey bring out best of teams, and both sides fit surprise us. All we need now na to pop popcorn, grab our mates, and watch as the drama unfolds.
So, mark your calendar, my padi! We no go wan miss this one!
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