Just a single goal from Wolves forward,Tolu Arokodare was enough for Super Eagles to see off Rwanda in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier, keeping Nigeria’s slim hopes of reaching the competition alive.
Victor Osimhen had the first shot on target in the 3rd minute, but there was no power on the ball to threaten the Rwanda goalkeeper.
The Galatasaray striker netted the opening goal with a simple tap-in for Nigeria in the 8th minute, only to be flagged offside by the assistant referee.
In the 15th minute, Wilfred Ndidi’s low drive shot goes off target, a big relief for Rwanda’s defence.
The Super Eagles, after an impressive ball possession, had the chance to break the deadlock in the 30th minute, but Moses Simon’s shot was blocked by Rwanda’s defence.
Nigeria made a double substitutions in the 87th minute as William Troost-Ekong and Osai-Samuel came on for Ola Aina and Dessers, respectively, as the Super Eagles sealed the maximum points to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
This result takes Nigeria into third place, ahead of their game against South Africa in three days’ time.
