Tag: Rwanda
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Morocco 2025: Ekong, Lookman, Osimhen, Simon, 19 others gear up for Benin, Rwanda
Captain William Ekong, Atalanta of Italy’s Ademola Lookman, effervescent winger Moses Simon, reigning Africa Player of the Year Victor Osimhen, and 19 other players will seek six points against Benin Republic and Rwanda in the closing rounds of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign this month, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Coach Augustine Eguavoen has…
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Morocco 2025: Super Eagles to conclude qualifying campaign on November 18
The Confederation of African Football has picked Monday, November 18 for Nigeria’s final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Rwanda, scheduled for the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Matchday 6 encounter will draw the curtain on the race from Group D for slots at the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals to…
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Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers: CAF confirms Super Eagles’ final fixtures
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the dates for Nigeria’s final two 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles will face Benin Republic at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan on Thursday, 14 November, with kickoff at 20:00 local time. Their final qualifier against Rwanda will take place at…
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Super Eagles’ AFCON Qualifiers: Libya fixture confirmed
The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed the dates for the Super Eagles’ 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Libya, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigeria will host the Mediterranean Knights at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, October 11. The return leg is scheduled for Tripoli four days later, on Tuesday, October 15.…
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Spittler predicts Nigeria to top Group in AFCON Qualifiers
Rwanda head coach, Torsten Spittler, has tipped Nigeria’s Super Eagles to win Group D in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying phase, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles currently lead the group with four points from two matches, followed by Benin Republic’s Cheetahs with three points, and Rwanda’s Amavubi in third with two points. Spittler,…
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AFCON 2025: Fiacre Ntwari says draw with Nigeria will boost Rwanda’s confidence
Rwanda goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari has expressed pride in his team’s performance following their goalless draw against the Super Eagles in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group D qualifiers, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The match, held on Tuesday at Amahoro Stadium, showcased the resilience and skill of the Rwandan squad. Despite Nigeria arriving in Kigali…
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Super Eagles fly back into the country after the Amavubi draw
The players and the technical crew of the Super Eagles of Nigeria are back in the country after 2025 Africa Cup of Nation qualifying clash against Rwanda, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The West Africans on Tuesday at the Amahoro stadium in Kigali, played out a goalless draw against their host keeping the time champions at the top…
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Dele-Bashiru: Super Eagles deserved more against Rwanda
Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru believes his team deserved more from their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash against Rwanda, which ended in a 0-0 draw on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles created several scoring opportunities at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, but failed to capitalize on them with several chances gone begging.…
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Morocco 2025: Eagles and Wasps battle to barren draw in Kigali
Nigeria and Rwanda stifled themselves to a scoreless draw at a refurbished Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Tuesday, but the Super Eagles retain leadership of their qualifying group courtesy of the 3-0 whiplash of Benin Republic in Uyo on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The draw was typical of two earlier encounters between both teams in Kigali,…
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“We play every team with respect but not intimidated by any” – Eguavoen
Augustine Eguavoen started his fourth stint with the Super Eagles on a fabulous note, with the three-time African kings decimating Benin Republic’s Cheetahs 3-0 in Uyo on Saturday. The 58-year-old intends to continue along the win-and-smile path when Nigeria confronts Rwanda at the Amahoro National Stadium, Kigali on Tuesday afternoon. “We play to win all…
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AFCON Qualifier: Eguavoen urges Super Eagles to maintain winning momentum
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has stressed the importance of maintaining their winning momentum when they face Rwanda in their next 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The West Africans, who defeated Benin Republic 3-0 on Saturday, will take on the Amavubi at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Tuesday. Eguavoen…
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AFCON Qualifier: Super Eagles jet Off to Kigali for Rwanda clash
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have departed for Kigali, Rwanda, ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie against the Amavubi on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The team, led by caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen, left the Victor Attah Airport in Uyo on Sunday afternoon, fresh from their 3-0 victory over Benin Republic on Saturday.…
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Rwanda begin preparations for AFCON qualifiers
Rwanda’s national team, the Amavubi, have commenced training for their upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Nigeria, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The team is currently honing their skills on the training pitch of the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. Head coach Torsten Spittler recently announced a 36-man preliminary squad for the two matches, which includes a…
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Morocco 2025: Ekong, Aina, Simon, Ndidi, 19 others to battle Benin Republic, Rwanda
Captain William Ekong, wing-back Olaoluwa Aina and forwards Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi are back in the Super Eagles’ nest, for next month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. This year’s AFCON’s Man-of-the-Competition, Ekong, was discountenanced for the Matchdays 3 and 4 of the 2026 FIFA World…
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AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles to open camp on the first day of September
The Nigerian senior national team, the Super Eagles, will commence preparations for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda on September 1, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The team will face Benin Republic on September 7 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, before traveling to Kigali to play Rwanda on September…
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AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Super Eagles’ matchdays confirmed
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed the matchdays for Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles will kick off their campaign against Benin Republic on September 7 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, before facing Rwanda’s Amavubi on September 10 at the…
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Morocco 2025: Nigeria kick off AFCON qualifiers with Benin Republic
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the fixtures for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with Nigeria’s Super Eagles set to begin their campaign against neighbouring Benin Republic, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigeria will host Benin Republic, led by former Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr, in their opening match. The Super Eagles will then travel…
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WCQ: Rwanda coach to consult Genort Rohr on how to beat Nigeria
With the matchday 5 clash between Nigeria and Rwanda the next in the ongoing FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Rwanda coach Horsten Frank has decided to consult former Super Eagles and current Benin Republic coach Genort Rohr on how he masterminded an historic win over the Super Eagles some days back, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Rohr led…
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EXCLUSIVE: President Mahama intervenes in Black Queens bonus row, monies to be paid by Tuesday
President John Mahama has instructed the Sports Ministry to immediately mobilize funds to settle the outstanding bonuses owed the Black Queens.