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Historically, Nigeria has struggled to secure an away victory against Rwanda, but Ekong insists the team is not concerned about past records.

Nigeria’s new head coach, Eric Chelle, will be under pressure to deliver, as the Super Eagles look to bounce back from their slow start.

Nigeria will take on Rwanda on Friday in Kigali before facing Zimbabwe in Uyo on March 25.

With their World Cup hopes hanging in the balance, the Super Eagles will need to win all remaining matches and turn their fortunes around in the upcoming qualifiers.

Nigeria, currently fifth in the standings, will be looking to kickstart their qualification campaign with a strong performance in Kigali.

The 24 year-old is on a terrific run this season at KRC Genk, leading  the goalscoring chart in the Belgian Pro League with 17 goals.

The 24-year-old striker has been in fine form this campaign, scoring 19 goals and providing six assist. in 35 appearances across all competitions.

The brothers left Rwanda’s camp yesterday on a compassionate leave.

The two players who are yet to report to the Eagles camp are Sadiq Umar and Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi.

According to The Herald, head coach Michael Nees has replaced the influential midfielder with Richard Hachiro, a local-based player who plies his trade in Zimbabwe’s top flight.