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You can’t afford to miss the Super Eagles clash with Rwanda tomorrow. It is a must-win game else the Eric Chelle’s side is in a mess.
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Already, Ademola Lookman, acknowledging the daunting challenge facing the Eagles, expressed optimism ahead of the match. According to him, his team is not under any pressure. That’s great, but they need to know that Nigerians across the world want nothing but success.
Super Eagles has had four winless games in the Group C in the 2026 World Cup Qualifying series.
Ahead of the showdown with Amavubi of Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, these five players are key to winning.
- Victor Osimhen – The Lethal Striker
Victor Osimhen has retained his place as Nigeria’s most dangerous striker. With his goal-scoring form as a major topic among top European clubs, the 26-year-old Galatasaray striker is in the class of his own.
His speed, his aerial ability, his clinical finishing are always a big threat even to the strongest defense.
All these will go a long way to determine whether or not the Super Eagles would grab the three vital points – points without which the future may no longer look bright.
- Ola Aina – Defensive Anchor
Ola Aina is another player to watch. His ability to do excellent jobs whether playing a right-back or a wing-back will help a lot to shape the outcomes of the match with the Rwanda’s Amavubi. Also, his amazing attacking skills; it’ll contain Rwanda attackers.
The Nottingham Forest star has built his bones playing many high-stake Premier League games. So, it makes sense to believe he would play with ease, and provide the much needed leadership in Nigeria’s backline.
- Ademola Lookman – The Creative Star
Ademola Lookman is, unarguably, one of the Nigeria’s pride. Well known for his agility, he would easily break the Rwanda’s defense and provide the goal opportunities for his teammates.
The Atlanta’s hero’s pace and creativity as well as his versatility has already caught the eyes of the world.
He has the flexibility Nigeria needs in the match against Amavubi of Rwanda.
- William Troost-Ekong – The Defense’s Lord
As the Super Eagles would be looking forward to a goal inside Rwanda’s net, they also need avoid their own defense being broken.
No other players would provide such a solid back more than William Troost-Ekong, the defensive lord with international experience.
So far, his ability to read the game and device defense strategies all while on his feet have been crucial to previous World Cup Qualifiers. Also, Troost-Ekong is solid in the heart, never tense under pressure.
- Wilfred Ndidi – Midfield Marshal
Wilfred Ndidi is a renowned Leicester City midfielder. Both his defensive contributions and his work rate are key to Nigeria’s tactical success; they would also help the strikers to thrive.
Unarguably, the outcomes of the match tomorrow would be, in fact, the test of these five key players’ ability to work together.