Nigeria vs Rwanda, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Nigeria are hosting Rwanda
at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Nigeria, starting on
. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 25': Innocent Nshuti (Rwanda) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 25': Stanley Nwabali (Nigeria) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 35': Substitution, Nigeria. Cyriel Dessers replaces Victor Osimhen.
- 43': Fiacre Ntwari (Rwanda) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': Fitina Omborenga (Rwanda) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+6': First Half ends, Nigeria 0, Rwanda 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Nigeria 0, Rwanda 0.
- 45': Substitution, Nigeria. Tolu Arokodare replaces Frank Onyeka.
- 45': Substitution, Rwanda. Kévin Muhire replaces Aly-Enzo Hamon.
- 51': Goal! Nigeria 1, Rwanda 0. Tolu Arokodare (Nigeria) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 54': Substitution, Rwanda. Jojea Kwizera replaces Fitina Omborenga.
- 75': Substitution, Nigeria. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru replaces Ademola Lookman.
- 78': Substitution, Rwanda. Abeddy Biramahire replaces Innocent Nshuti.
- 87': Substitution, Nigeria. Bright Osayi-Samuel replaces Ola Aina.
- 87': Substitution, Nigeria. William Troost-Ekong replaces Cyriel Dessers.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Nigeria 1, Rwanda 0.
- 0': Match ends, Nigeria 1, Rwanda 0.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
Location: Uyo, Nigeria
Venue: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
Location: Uyo, Nigeria
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 10 | +6 | 18 |
| 2 | Nigeria | 10 | +7 | 17 |
| 3 | Benin | 10 | +1 | 17 |
| 4 | Lesotho | 10 | -3 | 12 |
Line-Ups
Nigeria (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Stanley Nwabali (GK)  |
| 21 | Calvin Bassey |
| 13 | Benjamin Fredrick |
| 3 | Bruno Onyemaechi |
| 2 | Ola Aina |
| 7 | Ademola Lookman |
| 17 | Alex Iwobi |
| 4 | Wilfred Ndidi |
| 9 | Victor Osimhen |
| 15 | Moses Simon |
| 8 | Frank Onyeka |
Rwanda (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fiacre Ntwari (GK) |
| 17 | Thierry Manzi |
| 5 | Ange Mutsinzi |
| 19 | Innocent Nshuti |
| 2 | Claude Niyomugabo |
| 15 | Bonheur Mugisha |
| 12 | Gilbert Mugisha |
| 4 | Djihad Bizimana |
| 14 | Phanuel Kavita |
| 13 | Fitina Omborenga |
| 9 | Aly-Enzo Hamon |
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