Nigeria’s Super Eagles Eye Victory in Afcon Qualifier Against Rwanda
Coach Augustine Eguavoen has expressed optimism about his team’s chances in Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying match against Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. The Super Eagles are looking to build on their impressive 3-0 win over Benin Republic in their opening match.
"We’re on a momentum, and the mood in camp is excellent," Eguavoen said. "Everyone is eager to pick up the three points in Rwanda and stay firmly on top of the qualifying table. We’re here for business, and I’m happy that everyone is on the same page."
The Nigerian delegation, led by President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, arrived in Kigali on Sunday afternoon. The team includes 23 players and officials, who were happy to have arrived at their destination in good time, allowing them to rest well before the official training session on Monday.
According to team captain William Ekong, the Super Eagles are focused on securing a win against Rwanda. "There’s nothing much to say other than that we’re here for a purpose. Our target is the three points, and we’ve spoken among ourselves about the importance of going all out from the first whistle," Ekong said. "It’s going to be a tough game because Rwanda have a good team and got a point from their first match. We must not relent throughout the 90 minutes."
The Amavubi of Rwanda, who forced Libya’s Mediterranean Knights to a 1-1 draw in Tripoli in their own Matchday 1 encounter, will provide stiff opposition for the Super Eagles. The match is scheduled to kick off at 3 p.m. Rwanda time (2 p.m. Nigeria time) on Tuesday.
