The Tremendous Eagles secured an important 1-0 victory over Rwanda’s Amavubi in a tense 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on the Godswill Akpabio Worldwide Stadium, Uyo, on Saturday….
The Tremendous Eagles secured an important 1-0 victory over Rwanda’s Amavubi in a tense 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on the Godswill Akpabio Worldwide Stadium, Uyo.
Nigeria suffered an early setback when star striker Victor Osimhen limped off with an harm, forcing coach Finidi George to reshuffle his assault.
Regardless of dominating possession, the Eagles couldn’t discover a breakthrough within the first half, with a number of probabilities wasted because the guests defended resolutely.
The impasse was lastly damaged within the 51st minute when Wolverhampton Wanderers’ ahead Tolu Arokodare transformed a well-worked transfer to place Nigeria forward.
The aim proved decisive because the Eagles maintained composure in defence to disclaim Rwanda any late probabilities, sealing three important factors to maintain their qualification hopes alive.
Nigeria will subsequent face South Africa in one other key World Cup qualifying fixture on Tuesday.
