Date: Monday 18th November, 2024
Time: 5:00 pm
Stadium Godwill Akpabio, Uyo
Referee Samir Guezzaz (Morocco)
Goal Scorer:
Team News
Nigeria
Osimhen's strike against Benin was his second in qualifying and 23rd overall, moving him level with Segun Odegbami, and Nigeria's joint-second leading goalscorer could notch his 24th against Rwanda.
Despite firing blanks against the Cheetahs, Ademola Lookman aims to score for the first time since a brace in the opening round against Benin in September.
Having opted for a back five from the start against the Super Eagles' West African neighbours, it will be interesting to see if Eguavoen retains that system on home turf against Rwanda.
Ola Aina will not be involved due to injury, with Bright Osayi-Samuel possibly taking the Nottingham Forest defender's place in the XI.
Following the death of Stanley Nwabali's father after the Benin match, Maduka Okoye could start between the sticks for the West African nation — his first Super Eagles appearance since January 2022.
Nigeria possible starting lineup:
Okoye; Osayi-Samuel, Troost-Ekong, Bassey, Onyemaechi; Onyedika, Ndidi; Simon, Iwobi, Lookman; Osimhen
Nigeria
Innocent Nshuti has netted two of the Wasps' three goals in qualifying, and the forward seeks a third in Uyo.
Having averaged 2.0 and 1.8 key passes per game, Djihad Bizimana and Gilbert Mugisha's playmaking could be crucial in breaking down Nigeria's defence.
Fiacre Ntwari made a staggering nine saves in the reverse fixture that ended goalless, and the goalkeeper will hope for a repeat performance as Rwanda seek a positive result against the Super Eagles.
Rwanda possible starting lineup:
Ntwari; Ombolenga, Mutsinzi, Manzi; Imanishimwe; Bizimana, Mugisha, Gueulette; Kwizera, Nshuti, Mugisha
Prediction: Nigeria 1-0 Rwanda
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