Nigeria’s national football team is set to make a trip to Rwanda for the second round of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series. This comes after the Super Eagles kicked off their campaign with a resounding victory in their opening match last weekend.
In that match, Nigeria comfortably defeated Benin, while Rwanda managed to salvage a draw against Libya. Now, the stage is set for an exciting showdown between the two teams in the upcoming matchup.
The Wasps, who are currently on an unbeaten streak of two matches, will be looking to build on their recent good form under coach Spittler. Since the German took charge of the team in November, Rwanda has only suffered one defeat, winning three matches and drawing three in a total of seven games.
However, the real test for Spittler and his team will be to secure a first-ever victory against their upcoming opponents on Tuesday. Rwanda has failed to win any of their five previous meetings against Nigeria, and breaking this streak will be a tough challenge.
In his debut as interim head coach of the Super Eagles, Augustine Eguavoen oversaw a convincing 3-0 win over Benin at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, fresh off his Ballon d’Or nomination, scored a stunning solo goal just before half-time to put Nigeria in the lead.
Looking ahead to the upcoming clash, it will mark the sixth meeting between Nigeria and Rwanda. The Super Eagles hold the advantage in the head-to-head record with two wins and three draws, including two draws in the AFCON qualifiers back in 2012.
As the teams prepare to face off, all eyes will be on this exciting encounter between Nigeria and Rwanda, with both sides hungry for a positive result to boost their chances of progressing in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. It promises to be a thrilling match filled with plenty of drama and excitement on the pitch.
