The Super Eagles of Nigeria are poised to conclude their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification campaign with an encounter against the Amavubi of Rwanda.
Nigeria secured their spot in the AFCON tournament, set to take place in Morocco, after a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Benin Republic in their last outing.
The match saw Victor Osimhen rescue the Super Eagles with a crucial goal, ensuring their qualification.
Meanwhile, Rwanda faces a more precarious situation. The Amavubi are coming off a narrow 0-1 defeat to Libya’s Mediterranean Knights in Kigali.
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They now need a win against Nigeria to keep their slim qualification hopes alive and send a strong message ahead of their upcoming World Cup qualifiers, where they share a group with Nigeria and Benin Republic.
Head-to-Head Record
Nigeria and Rwanda have faced each other six times in international football.
The Super Eagles have won twice, while the remaining four matches ended in draws. Rwanda, yet to claim a victory against Nigeria, will be looking to change that narrative in Uyo.
Their first meeting in the current qualifiers ended in a goalless draw in Kigali, marred by controversy after Ademola Lookman’s headed goal was disallowed by the Moroccan referee.
High Stakes for Both Sides
With qualification already secured, Nigeria aims to maintain momentum and fine-tune their squad for the AFCON tournament.
On the other hand, Rwanda will throw everything into this match, hoping to keep their dreams alive and make a statement ahead of future competitions.
Date, time and where to watch – Nigeria vs Rwanda
This Matchday 6 clash is scheduled for Monday, 18th of November, 2024, at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. Nigerian time, with live broadcasts available on DSTV’s Supersport and Afro Sport.
