Rwanda held Nigerias Super Eagles to a frustrating 0-0 draw during their second match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The Eagles could not find the breakthrough despite being dominant in most part of the game, as the Rwandese team remained disciplined in the defence.
With the 3-0 convincing win over Benin Republic on Saturday, expectations were high for the Nigerians to come out with victory and maintain 100 per cent record in the qualifiers.
Only one change was made by coach Augustine Eguavoen from the last game, as Alex Iwobi made way for Fisayo Dele-Bashiru in the starting lineup, with Victor Osimhen starting from the bench like he did against Benin.
Nigeria took control of the game early on as expected with the rave of the moment Ademola Lookman tormenting the Amavubi defence. He thought he had given the Eagles the lead in the 22nd minute only for the effort to be ruled offside by the referee. A decision many Nigerian fans do not agree with. (Channels TV)
FILE PHOTO: Nigerias players pose ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2023 semi-final football match between Nigeria and South Africa at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake on February 7, 2024. (Photo by Issouf SANOGO / AFP)
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