Super Eagles Soar to 2-0 Victory over Rwanda, Revive World Cup Hopes
JOEL OLADELE, Abuja
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have reignited their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a convincing 2-0 win over Rwanda on Friday night.
The victory, which marked the team’s first game under new head coach Eric Chelle, has boosted Nigeria’s chances of advancing to the global tournament.
The in-form striker, Victor Osimhen, was the hero of the night, scoring a brace in the first half to seal the win for the Super Eagles.
Osimhen, who has been in scintillating form for Galatasaray this season, opened the scoring with a side-footed finish from Ademola Lookman’s free-kick. He then doubled the Eagles’ advantage with a clever individual effort, stealing the ball on the halfway line and dinking it over the goalkeeper.
The win has propelled Nigeria to third place in the group, following South Africa’s 2-0 win over Lesotho. With this result, the Super Eagles have set themselves up for a crucial clash with Zimbabwe on Tuesday.
Coach Chelle’s men will be looking to build on this momentum and secure another vital win to strengthen their World Cup qualification chances.
The team’s performance under Chelle’s guidance has been impressive, and fans will be hoping that this is the start of a successful campaign.
Osimhen’s goals have been a significant factor in Nigeria’s resurgence, and his partnership with Lookman has been a key aspect of the team’s attacking play. The duo’s understanding and chemistry on the pitch have been evident, and their contributions will be crucial in the upcoming matches.
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