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    2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
    Nigeria
    Nigeria

    Nigeria

    1-4-1, 7 PTS
    ESPN+
    9/1
    Rwanda
    Rwanda

    Rwanda

    2-2-2, 8 PTS
    • Summary
    • Statistics

    Game Information

    TBC
    TBD, September 1, 2025Coverage: ESPN+

    Top Scorers

    NigeriaNigeria

    V Osimhen

    Forward Matches: 2 Goals: 3

    S Ajayi

    Defender Matches: 4 Goals: 1

    R Onyedika

    Midfielder Matches: 4 Goals: 1
    RwandaRwanda
    J Kwizera

    J Kwizera

    Forward Matches: 4 Goals: 2

    I Nshuti

    Forward Matches: 6 Goals: 1

    G Mugisha

    Midfielder Matches: 6 Goals: 1

    Most Assists

    NigeriaNigeria

    S Chukwueze

    Forward Matches: 4 Assists: 2

    A Iwobi

    Forward Matches: 6 Assists: 1

    A Lookman

    Forward Matches: 5 Assists: 1
    RwandaRwanda

    A Mutsinzi

    Defender Matches: 6 Assists: 1

    T Manzi

    Defender Matches: 6 Assists: 1

    F Omborenga

    Defender Matches: 6 Assists: 1

    Head To Head Record

    LAST FIVE GAMESDateCOMPETITION
    Rwanda0 - 2NigeriaMar 21, 2025FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
    Nigeria1 - 2RwandaNov 18, 2024Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
    Rwanda0 - 0NigeriaSep 10, 2024Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
    Nigeria0 - 0RwandaJan 15, 2018African Nations Championship
    Rwanda1 - 1NigeriaJun 5, 2005FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

    FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF Standings

    TeamGPWDLGDP
    South Africa6411+513
    Rwanda622208
    Benin6222-18
    Nigeria6141+17
    Lesotho6132-16
    Zimbabwe6042-44
    Full Table

    WCQ - CAF News

    Lesotho lodge formal complaint to FIFA against South Africa for Teboho Mokoena error

    Lesotho lodge formal complaint to FIFA against South Africa for Teboho Mokoena error

    Lesotho Football Association (LeFA) secretary general Mokhosi Mohapi confirmed a formal enquiry with FIFA and CAF over Bafana Bafana's fielding of the seemingly ineligible Teboho Mokoena, but was it too late?
    Will South Africa's shocking 'admin error' hand Nigeria a World Cup lifeline?

    Will South Africa's shocking 'admin error' hand Nigeria a World Cup lifeline?

    It's been a compelling and chaotic week of international football across Africa, with the World Cup qualifying campaign hotting up, headlined by South Africa fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho.
    Listless Nigeria damage World Cup qualification hopes

    Listless Nigeria damage World Cup qualification hopes

    Nigeria went from reviving their 2026 World Cup qualification hopes to undoing a lot of the hard work with their draw against Zimbabwe.
    All WCQ - CAF News
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