Rwanda vs Nigeria 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
Introduction
Match Commentary
- 11': Goal! Rwanda 0, Nigeria 1. Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Ademola Lookman.
- 39': Substitution, Rwanda. Gilbert Mugisha replaces Samuel Gueulette.
- 45'+3': Goal! Rwanda 0, Nigeria 2. Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Samuel Chukwueze.
- 46': Djihad Bizimana (Rwanda) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 49': Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 58': Substitution, Rwanda. Kévin Muhire replaces Hakim Sahabo.
- 67': Substitution, Nigeria. Bruno Onyemaechi replaces Ola Aina.
- 67': Substitution, Nigeria. Raphael Onyedika replaces Samuel Chukwueze.
- 77': Substitution, Nigeria. Tolu Arokodare replaces Victor Osimhen.
- 77': Substitution, Nigeria. Alhassan Yusuf replaces Bright Osayi-Samuel.
- 82': Substitution, Rwanda. Yves Habimana replaces Innocent Nshuti.
- 82': Substitution, Rwanda. Jean Ruboneka replaces Jojea Kwizera.
- 90': Alex Iwobi (Nigeria) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+3': Tolu Arokodare (Nigeria) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Game Information
Venue: Stade Amahoro
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +5 | South Africa | 6 | 13 | 1 |
| 0 | Rwanda | 6 | 8 | 2 |
| -1 | Benin | 6 | 8 | 2 |
| +1 | Nigeria | 6 | 7 | 1 |
Rwanda (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fiacre Ntwari (GK) |
| 17 | Thierry Manzi |
| 5 | Ange Mutsinzi |
| 3 | Claude Niyomugabo |
| 13 | Fitina Omborenga |
| 15 | Bonheur Mugisha |
| 4 | Djihad Bizimana  |
| 19 | Innocent Nshuti |
| 8 | Samuel Gueulette |
| 22 | Jojea Kwizera |
| 10 | Hakim Sahabo |
Nigeria (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Stanley Nwabali (GK) |
| 21 | Calvin Bassey |
| 5 | William Troost-Ekong |
| 2 | Ola Aina |
| 12 | Bright Osayi-Samuel |
| 7 | Ademola Lookman |
| 4 | Wilfred Ndidi |
| 11 | Samuel Chukwueze |
| 9 | Victor Osimhen |
| 17 | Alex Iwobi |
| 15 | Moses Simon |
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