Nigeria Secures Crucial Win Over Rwanda, Sets Sights on World Cup Showdown with South Africa

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have reignited their 2026 FIFA World Cup aspirations with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.

Tolu Arokodare’s 51st-minute goal sealed the win, boosting Nigeria’s campaign tally to 10 points.

The Super Eagles’ win sets the stage for a thrilling encounter with South Africa, with implications for the teams’ World Cup qualification hopes. The match promises to be a closely contested battle, pitting two nations with a rich football history against each other.

Group C Leaders South Africa are leading the group with 16 points with Nigeria trailling closely with 10 points after defeating Rwanda in Uyo on saturday.

Nigeria will be playing South Africa next  on September 9 at the Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein, South Africa by 4pm GMT.