Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen has insisted Monday’s 2-1 shocking home loss to Rwanda will not work against his team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The West Africans will clash with the Amavubi when the 2026 World Cup qualifiers resume in March 2025. Eguavoen claimed the defeat to the East Africans in Uyo wouldn’t affect his side’s …

Nigeria and Rwanda have both arrived in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, ahead of Monday’s 2025 AFCON final day qualifying Group D match at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. The Super Eagles, who forced Benin Republic to a 1-1 draw in Abidjan on Thursday to seal the top spot in the group, landed at the Obong Victor Attah International Airport …

Nigeria dominated possession but were unable to break their Rwandese hosts at the Stade Amahoro in Kigali’ capital of East African country, to end their Matchday 2 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nation’s Group encounter on Tuesday. The result leaves the Super Eagles temporarily on top of the group, awaiting the outcome of Benin versus Libya at the Stade …

From 2 pm Nigerian time today (Tuesday), the Super Eagles will go up against the Amavubi of Rwanda at the Amahoro National Stadium, Kigali seeking maximum points to consolidate their leadership of Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Last Saturday, the Nigerian national senior football team took their revenge over neighbours, Benin Republic with a 3-0 …

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong is expecting a difficult duel against Rwanda but believes the team will come out with a win. The three-time African will be up against the Amavubi at the Amahoro Stadium, Kigali on Tuesday. “It’s my first time in Rwanda, the reception was great. We are here on a mission, we know Rwanda have a good …

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has congratulated the President of the Republic of Rwanda, Paul Kagame on his re-election to lead the country for another term, adding that he (Obasanjo) is happy with the resounding victory. In a congratulatory letter dated 19 July 2024 by Obasanjo and forwarded to Kagame emphasized that he (Obasanjo) just received what he described as …

The Super Eagles have been drawn against familiar foes the Benin Republic in the qualification race for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Placed in Group D, the Super Eagles face Benin Republic who defeated them recently in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. In the draw ceremony held in Johannesburg, South Africa on Thursday, Nigeria will also play …

Artiste and entrepreneur, Mr Eazi recently visited Rwanda, to engage in several significant events and meetings. The Afrobeats star during his visit attended the NBA Basketball Africa League (BAL) finals between Al Ahly ly and Petro De Luanda (Champions). This event showcased the best of African basketball talent, and Mr Eazi’s presence underscored his support for the continent’s sports growth …

The first asylum seeker has been deported to Rwanda under Rishi Sunak’s migrant crackdown. The migrant, whose name is unknown, was flown out of the UK yesterday evening and arrived in Kigali. He was put on a commercial flight and given around £3,000 from the British taxpayer to help relocate under the terms of a deal with Rwanda. It marks …

The Rwanda High Commissioner to Nigeria, Christophe Bazivamo has expressed his commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Nigeria. At Rwanda’s 30th National Heroes and Dignity Day celebrated in Abuja on Saturday, where distinguished guests gathered to pay homage to the heroic figures who shaped the narrative of East African history, Bazivamo noted that Rwanda and Nigeria had weathered storms of adversity, …