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Nigeria face Rwanda on September 6, in Uyo in their crucial World Cup qualifiers match.

Rwanda currently tops Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers with seven points from four matches, while Nigeria lags behind in fifth place with just three points.

The Super Eagles’ unbeaten run in the AFCON qualifiers came to an unexpected end as they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Rwanda at home in their final group-stage game.

Rwanda’s head coach, Torsten Frank-Spittler, has boldly declared that his team has come to Nigeria with one clear objective, to secure a win and keep their slim hopes of reaching the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

In their final AFCON 2025 qualifying match, Nigeria will face off against Rwanda on Monday, hoping to close out the campaign on a high note.

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong believes that Monday’s game against Rwanda in the final 2025 AFCON qualifier will be an important test, regardless of the outcome.

The Super Eagles will hold their first training session in Uyo later today ahead of next week’s match against Rwanda.

Multiple reports have confirmed that Super Eagles RB, Ola Aina has been excused from Monday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match.

Benin Republic recorded a commanding 3-0 victory over Rwanda during their second CAF 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group D qualifier.

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Idah Peterside has praised interim coach Austin Eguavoen for getting the best out of the Nigerian national team, contrasting his performance with that of former manager, José Peseiro.