Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign is back on track after the Super Eagles secured a 2-0 victory over Rwanda on matchday five in Kigali on Friday afternoon. A Victor Osimhen brace was enough to earn Eric Chelle’s men their first win of the qualifiers, easing pressure after failing to win any of their first four games. The Super Eagles arrived at Stade Amahoro sitting fifth in Group C, five points off the automatic qualification spot. Additionally, Nigeria had not scored away to Rwanda in nearly two decades, making the encounter a crucial test for new head coach Chelle, who recently replaced Augustine Eguavoen. Match Summary Chelle named a strong lineup, featuring players with Premier League experience. Ola Aina started at left-back, while Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi partnered in midfield. Calvin Bassey and captain William Troost-Ekong formed the central defensive pairing. The breakthrough came early in the game, with Ademola Lookman delivering a pinpoint free-kick. Osimhen peeled away to the back post and finished clinically to open the scoring. The Super Eagles dominated proceedings before and after the opener. Troost-Ekong came close twice from Lookman’s corner deliveries, while Moses Simon forced a brilliant finger-tip save from Rwanda’s goalkeeper, Fiacre Ntwari. Osimhen sealed the victory with his second goal, ensuring Nigeria claimed a crucial three points in their quest for World Cup qualification.
Osimhen Brace Seals Nigeria’s 2-0 Victory Over Rwanda in World Cup Qualifier
