Super Eagles of Nigeria land in Kigali to face Rwanda in 2025 AFCON qualifier

On September 8, 2024, the Nigerian Super Eagles team landed in Kigali, Rwanda, ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the Amavubi of Rwanda.

The last time the team visited Kigali was for the FIFA World Cup qualification match against the Zimbabwean Warriors in 2026.

A chartered aircraft that had taken off from the Victor Attah International Airport earlier in the day and landed at the Kigali Airport at dawn was used to transport the group of players and officials to East Africa.

The match between Zimbabwe and Nigeria took place at the artificial grass Huye Stadium, seating 20,000 spectators.

In that game, the Super Eagles had to fight their way back to a draw.

Nevertheless, they will now play Rwanda at the 45,508-seat multipurpose Amahoro Stadium.

As well as being the home of the Amavubi Stars, it is Rwanda's largest stadium and is used for public events, concerts, and football games.

In their opening group game of the AFCON qualifiers, the Super Eagles defeated the Cheetahs of Benin Republic 3-0.

Ademola Lookman's goal in extra time gave Nigeria the lead, Victor Osimhen scored the second goal by converting a cross from Wilfred Ndidi.

Lookman completed a brace by heading in a cross from Moses Simon to score Nigeria's third goal.

At Tripoli International Stadium, Libya and Rwanda drew 1-1 in their opening AFCON 2025 qualifier.

Libya in the 16th minute went ahead when Subhi Al Dawi broke the tie and gave the home side a 1-0 lead.

Rwanda tied the score two minutes into the second half through a goal by Nshuti Innocent, which was assisted by captain Djihad Bizimana.