Nigeria Secures Crucial 2-0 Win Against Rwanda in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have taken a significant step towards reviving their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes with a 2-0 win against Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda.

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Match Summary

• Victor Osimhen scored a brace, with goals in the 11th and 45th minutes.
• Ademola Lookman provided the assist for Osimhen’s first goal with a superb free-kick.
• Rwanda’s Fiacre Ntwari made a great save to deny Moses Simon from doubling the lead.

Standings

• Nigeria now has 6 points from 5 games and is in fourth place in Group C.
• Rwanda is in third place with 7 points.
• South Africa leads Group C with 10 points from 5 games.

Head-to-Head Statistics

• Total Meetings: 7
• Nigeria Wins: 2
• Draws: 4
• Rwanda Wins: 1

This win is a significant boost for Nigeria’s qualification hopes, and they will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches.

Nigeria Secures Crucial 2-0 Win Against Rwanda in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier