Nigeria’s Super Eagles will aim to revive their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign when they face Rwanda’s Amavubi at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali.

With their qualification hopes hanging in the balance, the pressure is on for the three-time African champions to secure a much-needed victory.

Match Details

Fixture: Rwanda vs. Nigeria
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualification (CAF) – Group C
Matchday: 5
Date: Friday, 21 March 2025
Kick-off Time: 5:00 Nigeria time

Venue: Amahoro Stadium, Kigali

How to Watch
Fans in Nigeria can catch the action live on SuperSport, while Rwandan supporters can tune in to RTV Rwanda for full coverage.

Team Form and Previous Meetings
Nigeria will be looking to avenge their shocking 1-2 defeat to Rwanda in Uyo last November, which marked Amavubi’s first-ever victory over the Super Eagles.

The reverse fixture in Kigali last September ended in a goalless draw.

With just three points from four games, Nigeria is yet to register a win in the qualifiers (D3, L1), a record they must improve if they hope to make their first World Cup appearance since 2018.

Meanwhile, Rwanda currently tops Group C with seven points from four matches and remains unbeaten in its last three encounters against Nigeria.

Predicted Lineups

Both teams head into this fixture with full squads and no major injury concerns.

Rwanda (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Fiacre Ntwari
Defenders: Fitina Ombolenga, Thierry Manzi, Ange Mutsinzi, Ishimwe Yannick
Midfielders: Djihad Bizimana, Gilbert Nshuti, Jean Ruboneka
Forwards: Didier Mugisha, Hakim Sahabo, Innocent Nshuti



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