In spite the victory of the Super Eagles of Nigeria over visiting Rwandan senior national team on Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026World Cup in North America still hangs in the balance.
The Nigerian team must now muster enough fire power to defeat Group C table toppers South Africa in Bloemfontein on Tuesday to have a chance to make it to the tournament next year.
South Africa comfortably despatched Lesotho in their fixture last Friday and will do everything to frustrate Nigeria on Tuesday. For the Nigerian team, the clash on Tuesday is a must win.
But for South Africa, anything, but a defeat will put them comfortably in the driver’s seat, despite having points deduction appeal against them by Lesotho.
The match in Uyo.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria edged past Rwanda with a narrow 1-0 victory in a decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.
Substitute Tolu Arokodare scored the only goal of the match in the 51st minute, sealing three vital points for Nigeria in Group C of the African qualifiers.
The win comes barely 24 hours after group leaders South Africa extended their advantage with a commanding 3-0 victory over Lesotho, taking their tally to 16 points.
Following the defeat, Rwanda remain fourth in the group with eight points, while Nigeria have now climbed to 10 points from seven matches.
The Super Eagles will next face South Africa in a potentially decisive fixture at the Free State Stadium on Tuesday, before rounding off their campaign against Lesotho and Benin in October
