The Nigerian national team, Super Eagles, arrived in Kigali, Rwanda on Sunday ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Amavubi of Rwanda.
Coach Augustine Eguavoen expressed confidence in his team’s readiness, stating, “We have the right mentality now, and the mood in camp is excellent. Everyone is eager for us to pick up the three points in Rwanda and stay firmly on top of the qualifying table.”
The super Eagles will be going into the Rwanda game with high Morales following their 3:0 thumping of Benin Republic last Saturday
The team, led by Captain William Troost-Ekong, is determined to secure a win, with Troost-Ekong saying, “Our target is the three points, and we have spoken among ourselves on the imperative of going hard for it from the first blast of the referee’s whistle.”
The match is scheduled for Tuesday at 3 pm Rwanda time (2 pm Nigeria time) at the Amahoro Stadium.
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The Super Eagles are on a mission to revive their campaign after a disappointing start to their qualifying journey. With a strong squad and a renewed sense of purpose, they are poised to take on the Amavubi, who held Libya to a 1-1 draw in their first match.
Nigeria were held to a 1:1 draw in Libya
The Nigerian delegation, including 23 players and officials, arrived in Kigali on Sunday afternoon, giving them ample time to rest and prepare for the official training session on Monday. The team’s officials, led by NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, are optimistic about the team’s chances.
Eguavoen’s emphasis on the right mentality and mood in camp suggests a team united on purpose. The Super Eagles will need to be at their best to overcome the Amavubi, who will be playing on home soil. However, with their sights set on the three points, Nigeria is ready for the challenge.
The Super Eagles take on Rwanda and they will be drawing on their experience and skill to secure a crucial win. With the AFCON qualifiers heating up, every match counts, and Nigeria cannot afford to drop points. The stage is set for an exciting encounter in Kigali, and the Super Eagles are ready to soar.
