The Super Eagles of Nigeria will wrap up their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification journey with a decisive match against the Amavubi of Rwanda. This crucial encounter is set to take place on Monday, November 18, 2024, at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, with kickoff at 5 p.m. Nigerian time. Fans can catch the action live on DSTV’s Supersport and Afro Sport.
Nigeria secured their spot in the Morocco-hosted AFCON after battling to a 1-1 draw against Benin Republic in their last qualifier. Victor Osimhen’s late goal in that match proved vital, ensuring the Super Eagles’ place in the prestigious tournament. Now, they will look to maintain their form and fine-tune their strategy as they prepare for the main competition.
For Rwanda, the stakes are significantly higher. Coming off a disappointing 0-1 loss to Libya in Kigali, the Amavubi must win against Nigeria to keep their slim qualification hopes alive. A victory would also boost their morale ahead of the World Cup qualifiers, where they are set to face Nigeria and Benin Republic in the same group.
Historically, Nigeria and Rwanda have met six times in international football. Nigeria holds the edge with two wins, while the other four encounters ended in draws. Notably, Rwanda has yet to secure a victory against the Super Eagles. Their most recent meeting, a goalless draw in Kigali, was overshadowed by controversy when Ademola Lookman’s headed goal was disallowed by the Moroccan referee.
