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September 9, 2024

Rwanda vs Nigeria – Preview, team news, predictions

Today is the D’day. The day of reckoning for the Super Eagles. The day the nation is expected to pray for the players as they attempt to do the near impossible in securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by three countries – America, Mexico, and Canada.

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By Enitan Abdultawab

Rwanda will host the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday, September 10, at the Amahoro Stadium at 2 pm Nigerian time.

The Wasp of Rwanda are coming from a 1 – 1 draw against Libya and currently sit second with a point.

They will be looking at taking the best of home advantage when the Super Eagles of Nigeria come visiting.

The Austin Eguavon-led team breezed past Benin Republic on Saturday in a comfortable 3-0 victory.

It was the first match under Austin Egwuavon, and it looked as though the team was on the right path to redemption. They now sit at the top of the table with 3 points and will be aiming to consolidate it with another win away at Rwanda.

Team news

The Wasps do not have any reason to change their lineup tomorrow, as there is no injury news, with striker Nsuiti leading the team.

The Super Eagles line-up might see Victor Osimhen start in place of Victor Boniface tomorrow. Also, it remains to be seen whether Wilfred Ndidi will start or not. The defensive midfielder was seen asking for a substitution during the latter stage of the match versus Benin Republic. Hence, Al-Hassan Yusuff might slot in for the Leicester City man.

Predicted lineups

Rwanda Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Ntwari (GK); Omborenga, Mutsinzi, Manzi, Niyomugabo; Rebangouka, Bizimana; Mugisha, Muhire, Kwizera; Nshuti

Nigeria Predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Nwabali (GK); Ajayi, Ekong, Bassey; Aina, Ndidi, Iwobi, Onyemaechi; Lookman, Osimhen, Chukwueze

Predicted scoreline

Both nations have met five times, and Nigeria has won two times, drawing three times. Across these meetings, Rwanda have only managed to score a goal.

Rwanda 1 Nigeria 2