The Super Eagles have a mission that looks impossible in their make or mar 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda, Friday in Kigali.
Nigeria has never beaten Rwanda before, but Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong said before Wednesday training that team has vowed to rewrite the script.
In an African Nations Cup encounter October 2024 in Kigali the teams drew 0-0 and in the second leg encounter in November the Amavubi beat the Super Eagles 2-1 in Uyo. In the group C world Cup qualifier the Super Eagles drew 0-0 first leg in Uyo.
In other games, a 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifying match ended 1-1 at the Amahoro Stadium. In 2011, a 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at the Stade Regional de Nyamirambo, in the outskirts of Kigali, ended scoreless.
But on Friday at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Troost-Ekong said all that will not count.
“Actually, we read about that in some places, but we are not bothered.
“I was part of the last game in Kigali, which ended scoreless, but we know that we cannot afford a draw this time.
“Our objective is to pick the three points and bring some life back into our campaign.
“We are certainly not concerned about history books and what has happened before now. Qualification for the FIFA World Cup is our priority,” he said.
