Super Eagles revive World Cup hopes with 2-0 victory over Rwanda
Abdullateef Fowewe
In a crucial match for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign, Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a vital 2-0 win over Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali.
Victor Osimhen was the hero, scoring both goals in the first half to give Nigeria their first victory in the qualifiers.
However, the win lifts Nigeria to fourth place in Group C, keeping their World Cup hopes alive.
The team will next face Zimbabwe on Monday as they continue their push for a spot in the next stage of the qualification campaign.
