Nigeria’s Super Eagles reignited their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign with a crucial 2-0 victory over Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on March 21, 2025. The hero of the night was Victor Osimhen, whose brilliant brace secured the much-needed win for the Nigerian side.
Osimhen opened the scoring in the 13th minute, capitalizing on a well-delivered free-kick from Ademola Lookman. He then doubled Nigeria’s lead just before halftime with a stunning solo effort, dribbling past defenders before chipping the ball over the Rwandan goalkeeper.
This victory marks Nigeria’s first win in the qualifiers, pushing them to six points in Group C, though they remain four points behind leaders South Africa, who defeated Lesotho 2-0 in another group match.
Osimhen’s performance drew widespread praise, with football pundits, including South African legend Shaun Bartlett, commending the Napoli striker’s impact on the game.
With this crucial win, the Super Eagles will look to build momentum as they continue their quest for a place at the 2026 World Cup.
