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Reported by Amos Dachung – Sele Media Africa Reporter
September 6, 2025

2026 WCQ: Osimhen’s Brace Secures Nigeria’s Crucial Victory Over Rwanda

Kigali, Rwanda – The Super Eagles of Nigeria reignited their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign with a vital 2-0 away win against Rwanda on Friday, March 21, 2025. Victor Osimhen emerged as the hero, netting both goals to secure Nigeria’s first away victory in two years.

Match Highlights

Playing at the Amahoro Stadium, Nigeria took control early in the match. In the 11th minute, Osimhen opened the scoring by converting a well-delivered free-kick from Ademola Lookman. He doubled the lead just before halftime, finishing off a swift counterattack to silence the home crowd [1] .

The victory was crucial for Nigeria, who had struggled in their previous qualifiers. This win moves them to fourth place in Group C, keeping their hopes alive for a spot in the 2026 World Cup in North America [2] .Citations:

Reuters: www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/salah-scores-egypt-big-guns-flex-muscles-world-cup-qualifiers-2025-03-21/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Africa Sport Network: www.africasport.net/article/football/2026-world-cup-race-super-eagles-record-first-away-in-two-years-over-rwanda?utm_source=chatgpt.com

African Football: africanfootball.com/news/826286/Osimhen-shines-as-Nigeria-triumphs-over-Rwanda?utm_source=chatgpt.com