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The Super Eagles of Nigeria failed to maintain their one-goal lead as Rwanda ended the Super Eagles' unbeaten run.
Augustine Eguavoen’s team headed into the game with their ticket to the 2025 AFCON tournament in Morroco already secured.
However, they struggled to get the game under control despite taking the lead early in the second half.
Nigeria conceded two goals in the space of three minutes that cost the Super Eagles their unbeaten record in the AFCON qualifiers.
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18:53 - 18.11.2024
AFCONQ2025: Rwanda stun Super Eagles in shock home defeat despite Chukwueze's heroics
Two goals in three minutes from Rwanda handed Nigeria's Super Eagles a shock defeat at home.
18:53 - 18.11.2024
AFCONQ2025: Rwanda stun Super Eagles in shock home defeat despite Chukwueze's heroics
Two goals in three minutes from Rwanda handed Nigeria's Super Eagles a shock defeat at home.
Player Rating
Maduka Okoye - 4
Super Eagles' shot-stopper, Maduka Okoye, had little to do in the game as Rwanda failed to test the goalkeeper.
Bright Osayi - 4
Osayi had a decent game and was good with his positioning, helping both in attack and in defence.
Troost Ekong - 4
Troost Ekong conceded two goals in the space of two minutes to lose their one-goal lead in the second half. The defender was caught napping for both goals.
Gabriel Osho - 5
Gabriel Osho made his second start for the Super Eagles and played well in the first half. However, his positioning led to the Super Eagles conceding two goals.
Bruno Onyemaechi - 5
Onyemaechi did excellently in attack, helping Moses Simon progress the ball better on the flank.
Raphael Onyedika - 5
Onyedika replaced Ndidi in midfield and gave the Super Eagles control in midfield with his physical presence and strength.
Al-Hassan Yusuf - 4
Al-Hassan was partnered with Onyedika but was not looking convincing in the first half, leading to his substitution at halftime.
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12:45 - 18.11.2024
Confirmed: Players ruled out of Nigeria vs Rwanda AFCON qualifier
A look at the Super Eagles players who will miss the AFCONQ2025 qualifier against Rwanda.
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07:30 - 18.11.2024
'We must go to AFCON' - Rwanda coach vows to fight for ticket against Super Eagles
An upset win for the Amavubi against the Super Eagles would mark a historic moment, leading Rwanda to only their second-ever appearance in the AFCON finals.
Dele Bashiru - 5
Dele Bashiru showed his composure in midfield and was stringing in passes to the attacking players. His presence gave the Super Eagles a boost in midfield.
Kelechi Iheanacho - 4
Iheanacho failed to impress for the second time in a row and left the head coach no choice but to substitute him at halftime.
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Moses Simon - 6
Moses Simon was at the top of his game and was a threat to the Rwanda defenders, with his slick moves on the flank.
Victor Boniface- 8
Boniface was still struggling to get himself in the game and failed to get any meaningful chance in the game.
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Substitutes
Frank Onyeka - 7
Onyeka came in as a substitute and was involved in the Super Eagles opening goal, but Nigeria still went on to concede two goals.
Samuel Chukwueze - 8
Chukwueze came in to replace Iheanacho and made an immediate impact, scoring Super Eagles' opening goal with a solo move.
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Victor Osimhen - 5
Osimhen came in to replace Bashiru after the Super Eagles conceded two goals in the space of two minutes but had limited time to help Nigeria.
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