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
– Rwanda
– 5pm (NGA)
️ – Godswill Akpabio Stadium#Naija4theWin #SoarSuperEagles pic.twitter.com/XKVhfx3yJx— Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) September 6, 2025
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.
Nigeria
06/09/2025 16:00
Half Time :
0
0
Finished
Rwanda
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Innocent Nshuti 25′ -
Fiacre Ntwari 43′ -
Fitina Omborenga 45′
- Summary
- Lineups
- Team Stats
87
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Nigeria
Substitution in
:
William Troost-Ekong
87
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Nigeria
Substitution out
:
Cyriel Dessers
87
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Nigeria
Substitution in
:
Bright Osayi-Samuel
87
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Nigeria
Substitution out
:
Ola Aina
78
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Rwanda
Substitution in
:
Abeddy Biramahire
78
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Rwanda
Substitution out
:
Innocent Nshuti
75
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Nigeria
Substitution in
:
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
75
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Nigeria
Substitution out
:
Ademola Lookman
54
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Rwanda
Substitution in
:
Jojea Kwizera
54
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Rwanda
Substitution out
:
Fitina Omborenga
50
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Nigeria
Regular goal
:
Tolu Arokodare
45
+
2
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Rwanda
Yellow card
:
Fitina Omborenga
46
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Rwanda
Substitution in
:
Kevin Muhire
46
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Rwanda
Substitution out
:
Aly-Enzo Hamon
46
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Nigeria
Substitution in
:
Tolu Arokodare
46
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Nigeria
Substitution out
:
Frank Onyeka
43
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Rwanda
Yellow card
:
Fiacre Ntwari
35
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Nigeria
Substitution in
:
Cyriel Dessers
35
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Nigeria
Substitution out
:
Victor Osimhen
25
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Rwanda
Yellow card
:
Innocent Nshuti
25
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Nigeria
Yellow card
:
Stanley Nwabili
- Coach
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0
Eric Chelle
- Coach
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0
Adel Amrouche