Super Eagles Edge Rwanda 1-0 in World Cup Qualifier
The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Rwanda in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria, on September 6, 2025. Toluwalase Arokodare scored the only goal of the match in the 51st minute, giving Nigeria a crucial win.
The match started at 5 PM WAT (GMT+1) at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. Rwanda’s goalkeeper, Fiacre Ntwari, made several impressive saves, including denying Moses Simon and Ademola Lookman from scoring. Both teams received yellow cards, with notable players from Nigeria including Stanley Nwabili and Semi Ajayi cautioned.
Key Details
- Score: Nigeria 1, Rwanda 0
- Goal Scorer: Toluwalase Arokodare (51st minute)
- Venue: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Nigeria
- Date: September 6, 2025
- Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
This win is a significant boost for Nigeria’s World Cup qualification hopes. With this victory, Nigeria needs to win their remaining games to qualify, except for South Africa, who only requires a draw. Rwanda, on the other hand, will need to regroup and reassess their strategy to stay in contention.
The current standings in Group C are:
- 1st Place: 13 points (team not specified)
- Nigeria: 7 points (position not specified)
- Rwanda: 7 points (position not specified)
The Super Eagles’ next matches will be crucial in determining their fate in the World Cup qualifiers.
