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Eric Chelle’s reign with the Super Eagles will begin with a must-win World Cup qualifying match away at Rwanda on Friday. Here are the prediction, team news, betting tips, and possible line-ups for the game.
With three points, Nigeria currently sit fifth in Group C, leaving them at the brink of missing back-to-back editions of the FIFA World Cup.
Draws against Lesotho, Zimbabwe and South Africa was followed with defeat away in Benin. Chelle will hope to hit the ground-running as there is little room for error if the Super Eagles want to successfully clinch the automatic spot in the group.
Meanwhile, Rwanda currently sit top of the group with seven points in four matches, tied with South Africa and Benin.
Having already secured a win against Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, they will be hoping for another upset to put them in a strong position halfway into the World Cup qualifiers.
Rwanda vs Nigeria Head to Head
These nations have met seven times, and the Super Eagles have lost just one in this fixture, winning twice and drawing four times.
This will be the third meeting in the World Cup qualifiers. Nigeria have never lost a WCQ game against Rwanda, winning one and drawing the other.
Rwanda vs Nigeria Team News and Possible Lineups
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Victor Osimhen, who has scored 26 goals for Galatasaray this season, returns to the squad after missing Nigeria’s June 2024 qualifiers against South Africa and Benin through injury. He will be eager to open his World Cup qualifying account in Kigali.
If Chelle sticks to his preferred 4-3-1-2 formation, a front two of Osimhen and Ademola Lookman could be seen, with Victor Boniface also an option.
Rwanda, meanwhile, will be without Yunusu Nshimiyimana and Fitina Omborenga, who are absent following the passing of their father on Monday.
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Rwanda Predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Ntwari (GK); Niyigena, Mutsinzi, Manzi, Niyomugabo; Sahabo, Bizimana, Rubanguka; Rafael, Nshuti, Mugisha
Nigeria Predicted lineup (4-4-2)
Nwabali (GK); Aina, Troost-Ekong, Bassey, Onyemaechi; Ndidi, Onyedika, Iwobi, Simon; Osimhen, Lookman
Rwanda vs Nigeria Predictions & Betting Tips
The Super Eagles will welcome back Osimhen into the fold, and if he gets good supply along with Lookman upfront, Rwanda’s defense will be breached.
Nigeria to win
Under 2.5
Under 10.5 corners
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