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The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face their African counterpart Rwanda in a bid to revive their chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Nigeria have struggled in their first four group games, having failed to win. They have lost one and drawn three, leaving them in fifth place in Group C.
The Super Eagles will need to win their remaining games starting with a trip to Rwanda to get a chance of qualifying for the next World Cup.
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Rwanda vs Nigeria preview
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have played against Rwanda seven times in their international meetings.
Nigeria have defeated them twice, have drawn four and lost one. Rwanda got their first victory over Nigeria in the last group game of the AFCON qualifiers, defeating them 2-1 in Uyo.
Heading into the game, the Super Eagles will be looking to get revenge against their opponent away from home following their previous outing.
Rwanda on the other hand will be brimming with confidence after their win last timeout. They will be looking to do a double against Nigeria.
Rwanda vs Nigeria team news
New head coach of Nigeria Eric Chelle released his final 23-man squad with the likes of Osimhen, Lookman and Aina included in the squad for the Rwanda and Zimbabwe clash.
There were doubts about the availability of Osimhen after he was substituted in Galatasaray previous Turkish League game, where he scored a hattrick.
However, he seems to be fit for the game against Rwanda as he joins his teammates in the Super Eagles camp. The Super Eagles have a healthy squad ahead of their game against Rwanda.
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On the other hand, Coach Amrouche named a 28-man squad, which he reduced to 23 before the game.
Key players like Djabel Manishimwe, Jojea Kwizera, Hakim Sahabo, York Rafael and Anicet Ishimwe were called up by the coach.
Yves Habimana, who has eight goals and six assists in the Rwandan top flight, also received his first call-up to the Rwanda national team.
Rwanda vs Nigeria possible lineups
Rwanda (4-2-3-1):
Ntwari, Omborenga, Manzi, Mutsinzi, Imanishimwe; Bizimana, B. Mugisha; Dushimimana, Ruboneka, G. Mugisha; Nshuti.
Nigeria (4-4-2):
Nwabali, Aina, Troost-Ekong, Bassey, Onyemaechi; Ndidi, Onyedika, Iwobi, Simon; Lookman, Osimhen.
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Time and where to watch Rwanda vs Nigeria
Nigeria will take a trip to Rwanda, with the game set to be played at the Amahoro Stadium on Friday 21st of March 2025. The match will kickoff at 5pm Nigerian time and will be shown on DSTV.
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