Kickoff Time: 2 PM (WAT)
Head-to-Head Overview
- *Nigeria's Recent Form:* WLDLW
- *Rwanda's Recent Form:* DWLWD
Key Players
- *Nigeria:* Ademola Lookman
- *Rwanda:* Innocent Nshuti
Managers
- *Nigeria:* Augustine Eguavoen
- *Rwanda:* Torsten Spittler
Players to Monitor
- *Nigeria:* Bruno Onyemaechi
- *Rwanda:* Gilbert Mugisha
Expected Lineups
- *Nigeria Formation:* 5-2-3
- *Rwanda Formation:* 4-2-3-1
Interesting Fact -
Victor Osimhen, with 16 goals, ranks just behind Mohammed Salah (18) in the all-time AFCON qualifier goal-scoring charts, despite having played only 4 matches compared to Salah's 8. A goal today will elevate Osimhen to the second-highest goal-scorer in Nigeria's history at the age of 25, surpassing Segun Odegbemi's record of 23 goals. Notably, Osimhen was the top scorer in both the 2019/20 and 2021/22 AFCON qualifiers, becoming the first player to achieve this in the modern era.
Since his debut, Ademola Lookman has contributed to 12 goals in 24 appearances, with Augustine Eguavoen being the coach who initiated his national team journey.
Predicted Outcome -
- *Score Prediction:* Rwanda 0 - Nigeria 3
- *Projected Man of the Match:* William Troost-Ekong