Kigali, Rwanda – Nigeria Super Eagles don begin their World Cup 2026 qualification journey well as dem beat Rwanda 2-0 for Amahoro Stadium on March 21. Victor Osimhen show say him dey back with a brace wey help Nigeria recover from poor start of di campaign.
The match start with Osimhen, who don miss four qualifiers due to injury, scoring di first goal just 11 minutes after kick-off. Ademola Lookman deliver correct free-kick, and Osimhen meet am at di back post to volley am home. Dis one don kickstart wetin dey look like redemption for di Super Eagles.
As di first half dey go, Rwanda no wan sit down quietly. Dem push offensively to find equalizer, but na mistake dem make as Osimhen catch dem on di break to score his second goal before half-time. Dis goal don set di tone for Nigeria’s first win in di qualifiers.
“I am very happy for di goals,” Osimhen talk after di match. “Now di focus is on Zimbabwe so we keep going.” Dis statement show wetin di Super Eagles need as dem prepare for di next match.
Nigeria struggle for form for di qualifiers before dis match, bringing only three points from four games. With dis win, dem don move from fifth place wey dem dey before to fourth in Group C, trailing South Africa, Benin, and Rwanda. Na only di group winners go qualify directly for di World Cup finals, while di best four second-placed teams fit still get chance through playoff.
Coach Eric Chelle celebrate his first win in charge of di Super Eagles. Him make tactical choices wey pay off, especially starting Osimhen alongside Lookman and Iwobi in attack, which proved to be effective. Dis new formation was crucial for di victory.
Di players show determination and discipline, no shy to collect yellow cards while dem defend properly. Chelle’s mantra of hard work dey resonate as Nigeria pressure Rwanda, restricting dem and removing any chance to attack. Dis win show a promising future for di Super Eagles under Chelle.
As di match progress, Nigeria nearly add more goals but dem maintain focus. Di defensive squad, led by Ekong and Bassey, managed to keep a clean sheet. In dent if di Eagles face Zimbabwe for their next game, di squad’s morale and form go boost dem forward.
In general, dis promising performance go ease tension for di fans who dey worry about di future of Nigeria’s qualification for di World Cup. With Osimhen rekindling his form, di Super Eagles have reason to believe say dem fit make am to di finals.
