Rwanda vs Nigeria, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
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Game Information
Venue: Stade Amahoro
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
AFCON Qualifying Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 3 | +6 | 7 |
| 2 | Guinea | 3 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 | Kenya | 3 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 | Eritrea | 3 | -6 | 1 |
Line-Ups
Rwanda (4-4-1-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fiacre Ntwari (GK) |
| 17 | Thierry Manzi |
| 5 | Ange Mutsinzi |
| 20 | Claude Niyomugabo |
| 13 | Fitina Omborenga |
| 15 | Bonheur Mugisha |
| 4 | Djihad Bizimana |
| 12 | Gilbert Mugisha |
| 22 | Jojea Kwizera |
| 19 | Innocent Nshuti |
| 11 | Kévin Muhire |
Nigeria (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Stanley Nwabali (GK) |
| 5 | William Troost-Ekong |
| 21 | Calvin Bassey |
| 6 | Semi Ajayi |
| 10 | Fisayo Dele-Bashiru |
| 4 | Wilfred Ndidi |
| 13 | Bruno Onyemaechi |
| 2 | Ola Aina |
| 22 | Victor Boniface |
| 7 | Ademola Lookman |
| 11 | Samuel Chukwueze |
AFCON Qualifying News
A second half brace from substitute Tolu Arokodare, who scored twice in eight second-half minutes helped the Super Eagles defeat Tanzania 3-1 in Uyo on Friday.
After three wins in the first three games, Pitso Mosimane suffered a setback in a 2-2 draw against Kenya, which laid bare the importance of MLS trio Lyle Foster, Puso Dithejane and Mbekezeli Mbokazi.
Despite a stunning Relebohile Mofokeng strike, Benni McCarthy's Kenya snatched a 2-2 draw against Bafana Bafana at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Friday.
South Africa's all-time men's record goalscorer, Benni McCarthy, will lead his Kenya side to the Orlando Amstel Arena for Friday's African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Pitso Mosimane's Bafana Bafana.
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying resumes this week, with potentially decisive double-headers awaiting several continental giants, including Nigeria and South Africa.