Victor Osimhen has revived the Super Eagles’ chase for the 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket as his brace secured the Super Eagles’ first win of the qualification series.
Osimhen scored twice in the first half to secure maximum points for Nigeria to give Eric Chelle a winning start as Super Eagles manager.
The Galatasaray striker gave Nigeria the lead as he met Ademola’s Lookman’s cross from a free-kick with a simple finish from the near post.
Nantes winger Moses Simon came close to doubling the lead for the Super Eagles with a shot from tge edge of the box.
However, Fiarce Ntwari reacted quickly to pull off a superb save to deny Simon.
Victor Osimhen doubled the lead for the Super Eagles in added time of the first half as he received Chukwueze’s header, beat his marker, and raced towards goal before beating Ntwari with a precise finish.
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was somewhat pedestrian in the match but made two comfortable saves to keep a clean sheet.
The win over Rwanda takes the Super Eagles to the fourth spot in Group C as Eric Chelle looks to get the Super Eagles to a more suitable position with the matches ahead.
Nigeria will take on Zimbabwe next at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo with the hope of securing another three points.
