Nigeria vs. Rwanda Final Score: World Cup Qualifying Result, Highlights as Arokodare Strikes After Osimhen Injury

Nigeria keeps World Cup hopes alive with 1-0 win over Rwanda

Nigeria substitute Tolu Arokodare’s overhead kick early in the second half secured a 1-0 home victory over Rwanda on Saturday that keeps alive his country’s World Cup qualifying hopes.

Nigeria scrape past Rwanda to keep World Cup hopes alive

ABUJA: Nigeria scraped past Rwanda 1-0 to stay in contention for qualification to the 2026 World Cup yesterday. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Super Eagles defeat Rwanda 1-0 In W'Cup qualifier

The Super Eagles on Saturday clinched a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Rwanda’s Amavubi in a tense 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Nigeria faced an early setback when star striker Victor Osimhen limped off with an injury, forcing coach Finidi George to reorganize his attack. Despite dominating possession, the Eagles struggled to break down Rwanda’s resolute defence in the first half, squandering se…

2026 WCQ: Arokodare named Man of the Match in Super Eagles' win over Rwanda

Tolu Arokodare was named Man of the Match following the Super Eagles’ hard-earned 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday, DAILY POST reports. Arokodare replaced Brentford midfielder Frank Onyeka after the break. The 24-year-old then fired home the winning goal from a goalmouth scramble on the hour mark. It was Arokodare’s second goal in four appearances for Éric Chelle’s side. The Wolverhampton Wanderers striker was a thorn in the flesh of t…

Soccer-Nigeria keep World Cup hopes alive with 1-0 win over Rwanda

(Reuters) -Nigeria substitute Tolu Arokodare's overhead kick early in the second half secured a 1-0 home victory over Rwanda on Saturday that keeps alive his country's World Cup qualifying hopes. Read full story