2026 WCQ: Osimhen brace against Rwanda gives Nigeria World Cup Hopes

The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Rwanda in the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, boosting their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification prospects thanks to Victor Osimhen’s two goals.

Nigeria came into the match with a must win to keep their World Cup hopes as they are in a bad spot on the qualifying table.

The Super Eagles before the match were fifth on the log with three points from the opening four games and risk missing out on consecutive FIFA World Cups.

Eric Chelle stuck to the basics and named a lineup most Nigerians were familiar with even though he tried to implement his style of play with the formation.

Victor Osimhen opened the scoring in the 11th minute, evading the Rwandan defence and smashing the ball home from a well-placed Ademola Lookman’s free kick.

The Galatasaray forward extended Nigeria’s advantage in the third minute of additional time, putting the country in command.

Samuel Chukwueze, his old U17 teammate, put him through on a counterattack. Osimhen took it all on his own and gently chipped the ball over Fiacre Ntwari to lead 2-0 at the break.

The Eagles continued to keep things tidy and they maintain the score sheet till the end of the match.