Nigeria achieved a pivotal 2-0 win against Rwanda in their CAF World Cup qualification Group C match on Friday, propelled by a brace from Victor Osimhen.Osimhen kicked off the scoring in the 11th minute, capitalizing on a precise cross from Ademola Lookman to give the Super Eagles an early advantage. He then extended Nigeria’s lead with another goal in first-half stoppage time (45+3’), solidifying the team’s position.
The match was marked by physical confrontations, with Rwanda’s D. Bizimana receiving a yellow card in the 46th minute, followed shortly by Nigeria’s Wilfred Ndidi, who earned a booking in the 49th minute.Although Rwanda held 45% possession, they struggled to penetrate Nigeria’s defense and could muster only two shots on target.
In contrast, Nigeria showcased a more aggressive offensive strategy with three shots on target and eight corner kicks.
This victory propels Nigeria to fourth place in Group C, accumulating six points from five matches and keeping their qualification hopes alive. South Africa leads the group with 10 points, followed by Benin with 8 points and Rwanda with 7.Looking ahead, Nigeria aims to progress further in the standings and secure a place in the next phase of the qualification campaign.
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