Rwanda produced a brilliant display on Monday in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier, beating already-qualified Nigeria 1-2.
Despite the win, the Rwandans did not make it to the competition as they fell short to Benin Republic who picked the group’s second ticket.
A brilliant solo effort from Samuel Chukwueze had given Nigeria the breakthrough in the 59th minute. But two quick-fire goals from the Amavubi silenced the Nigerian home crowd and handed a historic win to the Rwandans.
The Super Eagles came into the game already qualified for the 2025 AFCON after Libya’s win against Rwanda on Thursday.
Nigeria were without stars Ademola Lookman of Atalanta, Ola Aina of Fulham, and Chippa United’s safe hands Stanley Nwabali – who was excused after losing his father – going into the last qualification game for the competition.
Interim Coach Austine Eguavoen expectedly paraded a much-changed lineup, benching star striker Victor Osimhen and also starting Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye in between the sticks.
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