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Live commentary: Rwanda vs Nigeria – 2026 World Cup qualifiers

Welcome to Soccernet.ng’s live commentary of the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Rwanda and Nigeria.

The Super Eagles are desperate to get their qualification campaign back on track after a slow start, while the Amavubi of Rwanda are eyeing another upset on home soil.

Nigeria have only secured three points out of a possible 12, which has placed them second from bottom in the Group C standings of the World Cup qualifiers.

It remains to be seen whether the Super Eagles will revive their hopes of securing a World Cup ticket or squander their chances when they take on 124th FIFA-ranked Rwanda today.

Join us below for minute-by-minute updates, and all the action as it unfolds at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali.

This post was last modified on March 21, 2025 6:05 am

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work.

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