Nigeria’s Super Eagles kept their qualification hopes for the 2026 FIFA World Cup alive with a narrow 1-0 victory over Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
Tolu Arokodare, who came on as a second-half substitute, scored the match-clinching goal with an astonishing overhead scissors kick in the 51st minute, much to the delight of the home crowd.
Nigeria’s talismanic forward Victor Osimhen had to be substituted in the first half after sustaining a foot injury, casting doubt on his availability for the upcoming fixture against South Africa.
The win elevated Nigeria to third in Group C, with 10 points from seven matches, behind South Africa and Benin. A successful challenge next against South Africa could be pivotal in their campaign.
