LIVE: Nigeria vs Rwanda (1-0)
By Frank Ulom
ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Welcome to the LIVE coverage of the Nigeria vs Rwanda match currently taking place today, 6th September 2025, at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo.
The match is the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers for CAF (Confederation of African Football) countries.
Both countries need a win if they really want to qualify for the World Cup. A draw, on the other hand, may prove more of an advantage to Rwanda than Nigeria.
A win for Super Eagles will take Nigeria above Rwanda on 9 points while a win for Rwanda will take them to second place in Group C on 11 points.
After today’s game, three games will be left for all the teams, and anyone who wants to qualify must win the remaining games, except for South Africa, who only need a draw.
- Venue: Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
- Time: 5 PM (WAT, GMT+1)
WATCH THE LIVE COVERAGE BELOW
LIVE SCORES UPDATE BELOW
1′ The referee blows the whistle to begin the game.
7′ Osimhen scores but he’s flagged offside.
14′ Nigeria force a save from Rwanda’s goalkeeper
15′ Ndidi fires a shot from distance but it goes narrowly wide.
30′ Simon forces a save from Rwanda’s goalkeeper.
31′ Follow-up effort by Lookman was blocked.
32′ Osimhen falls on the floor again. He’s not looking comfortable at the moment.
35′ Iwobi forces another fine save from the Rwandan goalie.
36′ Dessers replaces the injured Osimhen.
45+6′ Halftime.
46′ Second half begins.
51′ Goal! Tolu Arokodare puts Nigeria ahead
63′ Double saves by the Rwandan goalkeeper, denying Simon and Lookman to keep his side in the game.
66′ Another terrific save from the Rwandan goalie to keep Ndidi’s shot out and denying Nigeria a double.
76′ Rwandan goalkeeper keeps Simon’s free kick out again.
90+3′ Full-time: Nigeria 1-0 Rwanda.
