Nigeria 1-0 Rwanda: Grace just the follow this boy - Nigerians celebrate Tolu Arokodare goal

The match, which took place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, was a must-win for Nigeria, who have been struggling in their qualifying campaign. Despite being heavily favoured, the Super Eagles were held to a goalless first half.

It was substitute Tolu Arokodare who provided the breakthrough, pouncing on a rebound inside the box to score his first-ever competitive goal for the national team.

Tolu Arokodare scored the only goal for the Super Eagles in their World Cup qualifier clash against Rwanda.

The goal sparked jubilation across Nigeria, as fans took to social media to celebrate the victory and praise Arokodare's contribution.

The celebration of Arokodare’s goal went beyond just a simple cheer. On platform like X (formerly Twitter), Nigerians celebrated the striker's impact with a mix of joy, relief, and humour.

Many referenced his previous struggles and recent transfer to Wolves, celebrating his perseverance with memes and phrases like "Grace just the follow this boy."

The win has given the Super Eagles a lifeline in their quest to qualify for the 2026 World Cup in North America.