Rwanda vs Nigeria Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | 2025 AFCON Qualifiers | September 10, 2024

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Tournament: AFCON Qualifiers 

Date: Tuesday, 10th September 

Kick-off time: 1:00 PM GMT

Venue: Amahoro National Stadium

Rwanda will welcome the continental powerhouse, Nigeria in their second 2025 AFCON Qualifiers match of Group D on Tuesday on home turf at Amahoro National Stadium. 

Rwanda played a 1-1 draw in their campaign opener against Libya Innocent Nshuti netted the equaliser for the Amavubi in the 47th minute to grab a point from in an away outing. They are currently, standing at the bottom of the Group D points table.

In their first qualifying match, the Super Eagles marched over Benin, securing a 3-0 win courtesy of Ademola Lookman‘s brace and Victor Osimhen’s strike last weekend at their home ground, Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. Subsequently, Nigeria is placed in first place in the table.

Team News

Rwanda National Football Team News

The Wasps don’t have any injury concerns in their camp ahead of the crucial fixture. Rwanda head coach, Torsten Spittler is expected to retain their full squad from the previous game with the likes of Innocent Nshuti and  Fitina Omborenga will be key players for the hosts. 

Nigeria National Football Team News

Nigeria’s caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen also has his entire squad for selection on Tuesday. The visitor’s travelling squad to Rwanda boasts the biggest footballing names on the list from the top five European leagues such as the Premier League, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue1 and La Liga. 

Rwanda vs Nigeria Predicted Lineups

Rwanda National Football Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): 

Ntwari; Omborenga, Mutsinzi, Manzi, Niyomugabo; Rebangouka, Bizimana; Mugisha, Muhire, Kwizera; Nshuti.

Nigeria National Football Predicted Lineup (3-4-3): 

Nwabali; Ekong, Ajayi, Bassey; Aina, Ndidi, Iwobi, Onyemaechi; Lookman, Osimhen, Chukwueze.

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Rwanda vs Nigeria Head-to-Head 

The two African National teams, Rwanda and Nigeria faced each other five times, with the Super Eagles having a numerical advantage over the hosts with two wins and three games were settled in a draw. While the Amavubi are still searching for the maiden victory in this fixture. 

Recent Five H2H Record:

Rwanda 0 – 2 Nigeria — World Cup Qualifiers – 2004

Rwanda 1 – 1 Nigeria  — World Cup Qualifiers – 2005

Rwanda 0 – 2 Nigeria — AFCON Qualifiers – 2012

Rwanda 0 – 0 Nigeria — AFCON Qualifiers -2012

Rwanda 0 – 0 Nigeria — AFCON Championship – 2018

Key Player to Watch Out 

Innocent Nshuti (Rwanda)

The 26-year-old forward, Innocent Nshuti plays his club football in USL League One (American 3rd division) and has represented Rwanda 10 times. His goal in the previous game helped rescue a point for his nation against Libya, he will be a player to watch out for. 

Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)

It’s tough to pick one player who could play a key role for Nigeria since they have a team full of match-winners and elite-quality players from all corners of the world. Nevertheless, Ademola Lookman is the name that rose to prominence recently. The Atalanta forward is always wearing his scoring boots for the Super Eagles, following a scintillating brace in the last match. 

Rwanda vs Nigeria Prediction

The guests and runners-up of AFCON 2023 will be fully confident ahead of the clash following a buzzing 3-0 triumph last weekend. Whereas the hosts have only once qualified for the AFCON Championship, two decades ago in 2000, another defeat at home would break their chances of qualification. Thus, they are also expected to go all in against Superior opposition to put up a fight. 

However, considering the overall quality of both the squads, we are predicting a convincing win for Nigeria in midweek. 

Predicted Score: Rwanda 1 – 3 Nigeria

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