Osimhen scores for Super Eagles in Rwanda vs Nigeria FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier
- Nigeria achieved a 2-0 victory over Rwanda in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match, marking their first win in the campaign, as reported by Saturday PUNCH.
- Victor Osimhen scored both goals for Nigeria, bringing his national team tally to 25 goals, which makes him Nigeria's second all-time scorer behind Rashidi Yekini.
- Coach Eric Chelle won in his first game, leading Nigeria to their first win over Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in 20 years.
- Following this win, Nigeria is fourth in their group with six points and will face Zimbabwe next at home, who are at the bottom of the group.
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Osimhen record-setting brace revives Eagles W’Cup hopes
Nigeria recorded their first win of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign on Friday, thanks to a brace from striker Victor Osimhen which secured a 2-0 victory over Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Saturday PUNCH reports. The Galatasaray striker netted two first half goals to mark his first involvement in the qualifying series
2026 World Cup Race: Ekong says Eagles feel great to be back in contention – The NFF Official Website
Sitting quietly at one corner of the departure hall of the Kigali International Airport on Saturday morning, Super Eagles’ captain William Ekong had a relaxed mien about him, and minced no words in saying that Friday’s victory over Rwanda’s Amavubi was just the statement the Eagles needed to put out as the World Cup race […]
Galatasaray Congratulates Victor Osimhen After Superb Display in Super Eagles’ Win Over Rwanda - TV360 Nigeria
Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray have sent their congratulations to Victor Osimhen following his outstanding performance in Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over Rwanda in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match. Osimhen, 26, scored both goals for the Super Eagles, helping secure the crucial win. With this brace, the striker climbed to second place on Nigeria’s all-time top scorers list, surpassing the legendary Segun Odegbami and now sitting just …
Osimhen record-setting brace revives Eagles W’Cup hopes – OGUN STATE TELEVISION
Nigeria recorded their first win of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign on Friday, thanks to a brace from striker Victor Osimhen which secured a 2-0 victory over Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Saturday PUNCH reports. The Galatasaray striker netted two first half goals to mark his first involvement in the qualifying series and also took his national team tally to 25 goals, displacing Segun Odegbami to become Nigeria’s second all-time…
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