Nigeria vs Rwanda, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage

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Nigeria are hosting Rwanda at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Nigeria, starting on . The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying.

Nigeria Leaders

# Player Stats
Ademola Lookma.. Matches: 3, Goals: 2
Fisayo Dele-Ba.. Matches: 3, Goals: 1
45 Victor Osimhen Matches: 2, Goals: 1

Rwanda Leaders

# Player Stats
Innocent Nshut.. Matches: 4, Goals: 2
Djihad Biziman.. Matches: 4, Goals: 1

Head To Head Record

Date Last Five Games Competition
0-0
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
0-0
African Nations Championship
1-1
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
2-0
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Statistics

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-2 Goal Difference 4
3 Total Goals 4
1 Assists 3
5 Goals Against 0

Game Information

Competition: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying

Venue: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
Location: Uyo, Nigeria

AFCON Qualifying Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Nigeria 3 +4 7
2 Benin 4 0 6
3 Rwanda 4 -2 5
4 Libya 3 -2 1
Full Table

AFCON Qualifying News

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Nigeria boycott AFCON qualifier against Libya - federation

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2025 AFCON qualifiers guide: News, scores, fixtures, standings, everything you need to know

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