The Super Eagles have brightened their 2026 World Cup qualification hopes with a 2-0 victory over Rwanda.
Victor Osimhen’s first-half double secured the crucial three points for Nigeria.
Osimhen’s goals came in the 11th minute, connecting with an Ademola Lookman free-kick, and in the third minute of added time, following a solo run.
This victory propelled Nigeria from fifth to fourth place in Group C, with 6 points, trailing Rwanda by one point, Benin Republic by two, and South Africa by four.
Despite this win, Nigeria faces a challenging path to secure an automatic World Cup qualification spot.
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New coach Eric Chelle fielded a strong lineup, featuring Osimhen, Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Troost Ekong, Stanley Nwabali, and Bright Osayi-Samuel.
Nigeria is set to host Zimbabwe in Uyo on Tuesday, aiming to secure another victory and climb further up the group table.
