In a tense 2026 World Cup qualifier, Tolu Arokodare’s spectacular 51st-minute volley secured a vital 1-0 victory for Nigeria’s Super Eagles against a stubborn Rwanda side at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. The Wolves striker’s acrobatic finish ensured Nigeria’s second win in the qualification campaign, propelling them to second in...
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In preparation for the highly anticipated World Cup qualifier match between Nigeria and Rwanda, Akwa Ibom State Police Commissioner Baba Azare has promised comprehensive security measures to ensure a safe and seamless event. Speaking at a press conference in Uyo on Thursday, Azare emphasized the police force’s readiness to...
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, kicked off their 2025 FIBA Afrobasket title defense with a commanding 92-45 win against Rwanda on Saturday in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The six-time champions, aiming for a fifth consecutive crown and seventh overall title, extended their remarkable 25-game unbeaten streak in the competition...
Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle, says the team still needs to improve in spite of the 2-0 victory over the Amavubi of Rwanda on Friday in Kigali. The encounter was a matchday 5 fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Malian said at the post match conference...
On-loan Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen scored twice on Friday to revive Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico with a crucial victory over Rwanda’s Amavubi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles started the match brightly,...
Rwanda on Monday said it severed its diplomatic relations with Belgium, citing Brussels’ “pitiful attempts to sustain its neo colonial delusions. The government of Rwanda today notified the government of Belgium of its decision to sever diplomatic relations, effective immediately,” the Rwandan foreign ministry said in a statement. Rwanda’s...
Victor Osimhen and Bruno Onyemaechi were among early birds on Sunday night as the Super Eagles’ camp started to bubble ahead of a crucial World Cup qualifying duel with Rwanda. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Amavubis of Rwanda will host the Super Eagles at the...
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appealed for meditation to end the crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Guterres made the appeal at a news conference on Thursday in New York, saying now is the time to end the crisis. He made the “special appeal for peace”...
The European Union (EU) on Sunday strongly condemned the invasion of a territory in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by M23 rebel forces. The EU ‘s Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Mr Anouar El Anouni, made the condemnation at its headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. According to the bloc’s spokesperson,...
Super Eagles Coach, Augustine Eguavoen, who was not happy with his team’s 1-2 loss to Rwanda in the ongoing AFCON 2025 qualifier, said the team played below standard. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the match which was played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo...
Rwanda produced a brilliant display on Monday in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier, beating already-qualified Nigeria 1-2. A brilliant solo effort from Samuel Chukwueze had given Nigeria the breakthrough in the 59th minute. But two quick-fire goals from the Amavubi silenced the Nigerian home crowd and...
Group winners Nigeria and final-day opponents Rwanda on Friday both landed at the Obong Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo ahead of Monday’s Matchday 6 clash. The encounter scheduled to take place at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, is the concluding round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...
Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze were among early birds to the Super Eagles’ camp on Monday in Coted’Ivoire, ahead of preparation for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that six other players, Amas Obasogie,Raphael Onyedika, Frank Onyeka, Bruno Onyemaechi,...
The Super Eagles are set to welcome reigning Africa Player of the Year Victor Osimhen back to the squad for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Osimhen, who has been in sensational form was ruled out...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has picked Nov. 18 for Nigeria’s final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Rwanda. The match is scheduled for the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday by Nigeria Football Federations (NFF). The Matchday 6 encounter...
Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has dismissed rumours making the rounds that he has quit his role, following Tuesday’s barren draw against the Amavubi of Rwanda in Kigali. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the rumours of Eguavoen’s resignation started making the rounds, following his post-match...
Captain William Ekong and forwards Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi are back in the Super Eagles’ nest, for next month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda. This year’s AFCON’s Man-of-the-Competition, Ekong, was discountenanced for the Matchdays 3 and 4 of the 2026 FIFA...
The Super Eagles have been presented with an earlier opportunity to avenge their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying defeat to the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in Abidjan in June. This followed the pairing of both teams again in the same group in the race for the 2025 Africa...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday, wooed investors from Sweden and Rwanda, to invest in the territory’s tourism sector and environmental management. Wike expressed the FCT Administration’s readiness for the partnership when the Swedish Ambassador and Rwandan High Commissioner visited him in...