The stage is set for Nigeria's Super Eagles to take on the Amavubi of Rwanda in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier. DAILY POST reports that the match will take place at the Amahoro Stadium, Kigali, on Tuesday afternoon by 2 pm.
The stage is set for Nigeria 's Super Eagles to take on the Amavubi of Rwanda in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier.
reports that the match will take place at the Amahoro Stadium, Kigali, on Tuesday afternoon by 2 pm. The Super Eagles head to the game after beating the Republic of Benin 3-0 in their last game on Saturday. Rwanda, on the other hand, played a 1-1 draw with Libya in their last game. Both teams are currently in Group D, alongside Libya and Benin. Nigeria is on top of the Group with three points from one game. Rwanda is in second position with one point from one game.
reports that Tuesday's clash will be the sixth meeting between Nigeria and Rwanda. The Super Eagles have never lost a game against Rwanda, winning twice and drawing three times in the past. Speaking with on the upcoming clash between Nigeria and Rwanda, Saheed Afolabi, who works at Clear TV, said he expects Eguavoen's side to shock the Rwandans in Kigali. 'The Super Eagles actually did very well against the Benin Republic with that 3-0 thrashing of at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
, the assistant coach of Yaba FC, Ahmed Omale, gave his prediction on the match between Nigeria and Rwanda. Omale said: 'If Rwanda can play 1-1 against Libya in their last game, that doesn't mean Nigeria cannot defeat Rwanda in their home. 'Nigeria has a good team at the moment and I believe they can do better against Rwanda in Kigali.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
AFCON 2025 qualifier: Super Eagles in Kigali to beat RwandaSuper Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has said the team is in Kigali to claim maximum points against Rwanda. Troost-Ekong and his teammates arrived in Kigali for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday two encounter on Sunday. The three-time African champions will take on the Amavubi at the Amahoro Stadium, in Kigali on Tuesday.
Read more »
AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Eguavoen upbeat Super Eagles will beat Benin, RwandaSuper Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen is optimistic the team will get maximum points from their upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying games against Benin Republic and Rwanda. The Super Eagles have won one of their last five matches. Eguavoen however believes the Super Eagles have the quality to beat their next two opponents.
Read more »
AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Iheanacho storms Super Eagles’ Uyo campPresident of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe, has directed the branches of NBA branches to monitor the trials of the EndBadGovernance protesters. Osigwe also stated that he has launched a pro bono support initiative for protesters who lack legal representation. He made this known in a post on his X handle on Wednesday.
Read more »
AFCON 2025 qualifier: I know Super Eagles, it will be toughBenin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr confessed the Super Eagles have better quality players and it won't be easy for his side to beat their hosts this time around. Rohr masterminded Benin Republic's 2-1 victory over the same opponent in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in June.
Read more »
AFCON 2025 qualifier: Brilliant Super Eagles fly past Cheetahs in UyoThe Super Eagles of Nigeria started their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a comfortable 3-0 win over Benin Republic in Uyo on Saturday. The visitors sat back early on, allowing the Super Eagles to dominate the game. Ademola Lookman missed a chance to put Nigeria ahead in the 17th minute.
Read more »
AFCON 2025 qualifier: Bizimana vows Amavubi will give 150 percent vs Super EaglesAmavubi captain Djihad Bizimana says the players are ready to give their all to beat the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Torsten Spittler's side will be hoping to record their first win in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series when they entertain their highly-rated opponent at the Amahoro Stadium on Tuesday.
Read more »