Nigeria reignited their 2026 World Cup qualification hopes with a commanding 2-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali, thanks to a stunning first-half brace from Victor Osimhen.
On a night that marked the debut of new head coach Eric Chelle, the Super Eagles delivered a performance full of energy and purpose.
Osimhen, the talismanic forward, wasted no time making his presence felt. He opened the scoring with a clinical side-footed finish from an Ademola Lookman free-kick, showcasing his poacher’s instinct.
Minutes later, he produced a moment of sheer brilliance—snatching the ball at the halfway line, driving forward, and lofting a sublime chip over the onrushing goalkeeper.
The win propels Nigeria to third place in their qualifying group, keeping their World Cup ambitions alive following South Africa’s win over Lesotho.
Up next, the Super Eagles return home to face Zimbabwe in Uyo, where they will look to build on this momentum and edge closer to securing their ticket to North America 2026.
