Nigeria vs Rwanda: Live updates as Super Eagles fight to keep World Cup dream alive

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.

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

2nd half

Rwanda

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  Innocent Nshuti 25′
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  Fiacre Ntwari 43′
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  Fitina Omborenga 45′

• Summary
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• Team Stats

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Rwanda

Yellow card
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Fitina Omborenga

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Rwanda

Yellow card
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Fiacre Ntwari

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Nigeria

Substitution in
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Cyriel Dessers

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Nigeria

Substitution out
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Victor Osimhen

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Rwanda

Yellow card
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Innocent Nshuti

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Nigeria

Yellow card
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Stanley Nwabili

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  Eric Chelle
  
  

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  Adel Amrouche