The Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo will host a must-win clash today as Nigeria take on Rwanda in a decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
For Eric Chelle’s men, this is nothing short of a do-or-die encounter. Having missed out on the 2022 edition in Qatar, the Super Eagles know anything less than victory will put their qualification hopes under severe threat.
Head coach Chelle has a strong squad at his disposal, with the likes of Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Alex Iwobi expected to lead the charge.
Osimhen, who netted twice the last time Nigeria faced Rwanda in Kigali, will once again carry much of the attacking responsibility.
Rwanda, however, will not be pushovers. Chelle has rallied his side to fight for every point, knowing the stakes could not be higher. The East Africans are also eyeing qualification, and their resilience has made them a difficult opponent in recent years.
Nigeria vs Rwanda: Time of the game today
The Nigeria vs. Rwanda World Cup qualifier kicks off today, Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM West Africa Time (WAT). The match will be held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Back in action for the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
— Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) September 6, 2025
– Rwanda
– 5pm (NGA)
️ – Godswill Akpabio Stadium#Naija4theWin #SoarSuperEagles pic.twitter.com/XKVhfx3yJx
Nigeria sit fourth in the group with nine points, trailing the leaders, and the pressure is mounting. Don't miss a minute of the encounter, follow our minute-by-minute live commentary.
- Tolu Arokodare 50′
- Stanley Nwabili 25′
- Innocent Nshuti 25′
- Fiacre Ntwari 43′
- Fitina Omborenga 45′
- Summary
- Lineups
- Team Stats
Nigeria
23
Nwabili
2
Aina
3
Onyemaechi
21
Bassey
13
Fredrick
8
Onyeka
4
Ndidi
15
Simon
17
Iwobi
7
Lookman
9
Osimhen
- Coach
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Eric Chelle
0
- Substitutes
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Amas Obasogie
16
-
Chidozie Awaziem
6
-
Tolu Arokodare
10
-
Samuel Chukwueze
11
-
Bright Osayi-Samuel
12
-
Christantus Uche
18
-
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
14
-
William Troost-Ekong
5
-
Felix Agu
22
-
Cyriel Dessers
19
-
Adebayo Adeleye
1
-
Raphael Onyedika
20
Rwanda
1
Ntwari
13
Omborenga
14
Kavita
17
Manzi
5
Mutsinzi
2
Niyomugabo
12
Mugisha
15
Mugisha
4
Bizimana
9
Hamon
19
Nshuti
- Coach
-
Adel Amrouche
0
- Substitutes
-
Clement Twizere Buhake
18
-
Pierre Ishimwe
23
-
Emanuel Nshimyimana
3
-
Abeddy Biramahire
7
-
Bryan-Clovis Ngwabije
8
-
Arthur Gitego
16
-
Christian Mukudju
20
-
Dylan Maes
6
-
Anicet Ishimwe
10
-
Kevin Muhire
11
-
Darryl Nkulikiyimana
21
-
Jojea Kwizera
22
NIG
1
– 0
RWA
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NIG
2
– 0
RWA
21/03/2025
NIG
1
– 2
RWA
18/11/2024
RWA
0
– 0
NIG
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