AFCON

WATCH: Super Eagles touch down Kigali ahead of crucial AFCON 2025 Qualifiers Rwanda on Tuesday

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have landed in Kigali ahead of their crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Rwanda on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports.

Nigeria were in action at the Godswill Akpabio Staidum, Uyo on Saturday, defeating Benin 3-0 in their first game of the 2025 AFCON Qualifiers.

However, their battles are not over, as they have a fixture against Rwanda on Tuesday. It is a crucial fixture for the both sides as the result would determine the direction of the group.

Recall that Rwanda drew their first game against Lybia last Thursday. So, a win for them could take them to the summit of the group. On the other hand, a win for the Super Eagles would mean that they only need to win their next two games to seal qualification for the next AFCON.

After Nigeria’s win on Saturday, the players got a few hours of rest. Then on Sunday afternoon, at about 1PM, they left the country for Kigali.

They then touched down in Kigali at around 5PM Nigerian time according to reports from the Super Eagles media team.

The game against Rwanda will be played at the 30,000-capacity Stade Amahoro on Tuesday. Rwanda have won just one of their last five home games, so the Super Eagles have a good chance of getting a win.

This post was last modified on %s = human-readable time difference 5:37 pm

Kelvin Omachonu

View Comments

Share
Published by
Kelvin Omachonu

Recent Posts

Alex Iwobi’s Premier League masterclass: Fulham boss Marco Silva predicts best season yet

Marco Silva has tipped Alex Iwobi to deliver his best-ever Premier League season as Fulham… Read More

17 minutes ago

“We can buy many Osimhens”- Galatasaray chief Kavukcu brags

Galatasaray Deputy-President Abdallah Kavukcu has stated that the club has the power to sign Super… Read More

41 minutes ago

“The fear is no longer there” – Former Düsseldorf defender bemoans Super Eagles lack of threat

Former Fortuna Düsseldorf and Nigeria defender, Abiodun Olugbemiga Obafemi, has revealed the Super Eagles are… Read More

3 hours ago

“They tend to take their foot off the gas” – Ex-Super Eagles coach pinpoints why Nigeria lost to Rwanda

Former head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Gernot Rohr, has revealed a weakness… Read More

3 hours ago

“Osimhen is our player” – Galatasaray claim bragging rights amid Man United, Chelsea, and other links

Galatasaray president Dursun Özbek has reaffirmed that Victor Osimhen remains fully committed to the Turkish… Read More

3 hours ago

Super Eagles star to battle Argentina and Portugal forwards for GGDC award

Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman has earned a nomination for the prestigious Forward of the… Read More

6 hours ago