On September 8, 2024, the Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria landed in Kigali, Rwanda, forward of their essential 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier towards the Amavubi of Rwanda.
The Nigerian crew, led by captain William Troost-Ekong, touched down at Kigali Worldwide Airport after departing from Victor Attah Worldwide Airport earlier within the day.
The extremely anticipated match is about to happen on the 45,508-seat Amahoro Stadium, Rwanda’s largest sports activities venue. The Tremendous Eagles shall be trying to construct on their spectacular 3-0 victory over Benin Republic of their opening AFCON qualifier, the place Ademola Lookman netted a brace, and Victor Osimhen added one other purpose with a spectacular end.
Nigeria’s final go to to Kigali was for a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier towards Zimbabwe, the place they needed to battle again for a draw. Now, they’re centered on securing three factors towards Rwanda, who earned a 1-1 draw towards Libya of their first qualifier.
With key gamers like Lookman, Osimhen, and Wilfred Ndidi in prime type, Nigeria is assured of placing on one other dominant efficiency to edge nearer to AFCON 2025 qualification.