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The win marks Nigeria’s first-ever triumph on Rwandan soil after three previous draws, reigniting their qualification hopes.

Previously without a win in their qualifying campaign, the Super Eagles had picked up only three points in four matches.

With both teams having so much at stake, the clash at the Amahoro Stadium promises to be a thrilling contest.

The Super Eagles have managed just three points from four games, leaving them fifth in Group C and under immense pressure to revive their World Cup hopes.

The Super Eagles will continue their campaign in a match against Zimbabwe at the Godswill
Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, subsequent to their clash with Rwanda on Friday.

Speaking with Brila.net, the former Super Eagles trainer said he was “optimistic” of a good outcome from the encounter.

The Galatasaray loanee has scored 26 goals in 30 appearances for the Turkish club since leaving Napoli last September.

Lookman stated “We know about their (Rwanda) quality, but at the end of the day, we need to be
focused on ourselves, try to bring the game to them and fight to get the win.”

Obodo, in an interview with Ifeanyi Udeze on Brila FM’s breakfast show ‘No Holds Barred’, said, “What we need to do is support and sustain them for these two games (Rwanda and Zimbabwe).

Currently sitting in 5th place with just 3 points, Nigeria take on joint table leaders Rwanda, who have 7 points, hoping to revive their chances.