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Osimhen shines, Nwabali solid: Player ratings from Super Eagles 2-0 win over Rwanda

by Adefolahan Guerreiro
March 21, 2025
in News, NewsNow, Nigeria, This Week, Top, World Cup
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Osimhen shines, Nwabali solid: Player ratings from Super Eagles 2-0 win over Rwanda

Nigeria and Rwanda during the AFCON qualifier match at Godwill Akpabio Stadium on November 18, 2024 in Uyo, Nigeria. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker, Victor James Osimhen was on the end of an Ademola Lookman cross to score a brilliant goal in the 11th minute to break the deadlock for Nigeria against Rwanda at the Stade Amahoro in Kigali, Soccernet.ng reports.

The Rwandans started the game by making their intent of defence first clear, but it only took a set-piece opportunity from Ademola Lookman to undo their plans.

Osimhen doubled the lead just before half-time, profiting off Samuel Chukwueze’s half clearance before dinking the ball over Fiacre Ntwari.

The moment Osimhen opened the scoring for Nigeria !!!

Let’s go.#OJBinKigali pic.twitter.com/A8Eda5HYGo

— Ojora Babatunde (@ojbsports) March 21, 2025

Soccernet.ng rates the performance of the Nigerian players as they secured a 2-0 win over Rwanda in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

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1. Christian Nwabali 6.8/10: The Chippa United goalkeeper put up another solid performance in a Super Eagles jersey. He denied the Amavubi twice while acting as a sweeper several times. Decent outing from the 28-year-old on his 15th Super Eagles cap.

2. Ola Aina 6.4/10: The Nottingham Forest full-back had a decent game, considering he played as a left-back. He kept things tight at the back, although he’d have preferred to attack more if he played in a more familiar role. He was replaced by Bruno Onyemaechi in the 68th minute.

Ola Aina and Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s pre-game warm-up against Rwanda. [Photo Credit/ X].
3. William Troost-Ekong 6.8/10: The Al-Kholood defender was excellent in defence again, organising the backline and had a few attempts on goal as well. Captained Nigeria to yet another win.

4. Calvin Bassey 6.9 /10: The Fulham defender put in a decent shift, completing 95% of his passes. He got down into his duels and won the majority of them.

5. Bright Osayi-Samuel 6.2 /10: The Fenerbahçe defender was decent at right-back although he struggled with the physicality of the game as time went on. Additionally, he didn’t offer much in attack, leaving the right flank stranded.

An injury saw him replaced by Alhassan Yusuf much later in the second half.

6. Alex Iwobi 6.6/10: The Fulham midfielder started the game with a few heavy touches, but settled in as time went on. It appeared he wasn’t too aware of the role he was meant to play today, opening up the middle of the park when Rwanda swamped forward in numbers.

Iwobi moved further up after Chukwueze was taken off and he played better.

7. Wilfred Ndidi 6.7/10: The presence of the Leicester City midfielder limited the number of attempts the Amavubi had on the Nigerian goal. He was composed in the middle of the park, dictating the tempo of the game.

Wilfred Ndidi and Samuel Chukwueze warming up. [Photo Credit/ X].
8. Ademola Lookman 6.9/10: The Atalanta attacker provided the assist for Nigeria’s opener. He wasn’t given too many chances by the Rwandan defenders, but his set-pieces were pinpoint.

Victor Osimhen and Wilfred Ndidi in action for Nigeria against Rwanda. [Photo Credit/ X].
9. Moses Simon 6.8/10: The FC Nantes man, despite being isolated on the flank severally, kept charging at the Amavubi. He came close to finding the back of the net himself, but his shot stung the gloves of Fiacre Ntwari.

10. Samuel Chukwueze 6.6/10: The AC Milan winger provided an assist for Victor Osimhen’s second. He didn’t quite get going in the second half. He’ll have better days. Raphael Onyedika replaced him in the 68th minute.

11. Victor Osimhen 7.5/10: The Galatasaray man was brilliant. Osimhen had a few clear-cut chances and executed them to perfection. His pressing was impeccable, his presence imbibed fear in the Rwandan defence, and he’s a vital reason why the Super Eagles sealed three points in Kigali. He was replaced by Tolu Arokodare with fifteen minutes left on the clock.

Substitutes

Alhassan Yusuf 6/10: The Royal Antwerp midfielder replaced Bright-Osayi Samuel after the full-back picked up an injury with fifteen minutes left on the clock. He kept things tight at the back.

Bruno Onyemaechi 6/10: The Olympiacos wing-back came on to create a chance for Osimhen, but the chance was scuffed. Other than that, he kept things tidy at the back.

Raphael Onyedika 6/10: The Club Brugge midfielder closed up the midfield after he came on, giving Ndidi more comfort as the Super Eagles sat back to take all three points home.

Tolu Arokodare 5/10: In fifteen minutes of play, the Genk man barely had any chance to threaten. He was given a yellow card in additional time.

Victor Boniface, Amas Obasogie, Kayode Bankole, Gift Ogbu, Jordan Torunarigha, Joe Ayodele-Aribo, Daniel Papa Mustapha, and Umar Sadiq did not play.

Tags: 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiersEric ChelleNigeriaRwandaSuper Eagles
Adefolahan Guerreiro

Adefolahan Guerreiro

Adefolahan is a multilingual journalist and writer at Soccernet Nigeria. With a track record of involvement in College sports, Adefolahan is focused on crafting engaging football content and utilising his language skills and extensive sports knowledge to enhance content accessibility for a global audience. He has interviewed Nigerian stars like Finidi George, Junior Lokosa, and Abraham Onahi Ogbu.

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