Victor Osimhen scored a brace as Nigeria beat Rwanda 0-2 in Kigali in their World Cup qualifiers match, MySportDab reports.
The Super Eagles secured a victory over Rwanda in a FIFA World Cup CAF qualifier at Stade Amahoro in Kigali.
This win improved Nigeria’s position in Group C which is now the fourth, where Rwanda had previously led.
Full Match Report
The match began with both teams exhibiting cautious play, focusing on maintaining possession while going forward.
Nigeria gradually asserted dominance, with midfielders Wilfred Ndidi and others controlling the tempo.
In the 11th minute, forward Victor Osimhen broke the deadlock, converting a freekick cross from Ademola looking.
Rwanda responded with increased aggression but struggled to penetrate Nigeria’s defense, marshaled by William Troost-Ekong.
In the 45th minute plus additional time, Nigeria doubled their lead when Victor Osimhen capitalized on a defensive error.
The Galatasaray man raced through before playing a lob which smoothly beat the on-rushing goalkeeper to make it 0-2.
Despite Rwanda’s efforts, including attempts by their attacking players, they couldn’t overcome Nigeria’s organized defense.
The Super Eagles’ tactical discipline and clinical finishing were pivotal in their triumph with Eric Chelle doing well enough.
It was a good game despite some lapses which was witnessed on the pitch and others that they would be looking to fix before the next game.
This result enhances Nigeria’s prospects for World Cup qualification, while Rwanda aims to regroup for upcoming fixtures.
The Super Eagles will go up against Zimbabwe next in what they would hope to win and claim another point to push them further.
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