The former Nigerian international Femi Opabunmi responded to the comment made by the Rwanda captain ahead of their clash with the Super Eagles.
Djihad Bizimana had played down the danger posed by Super Eagles players Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman.
Rwanda faces a determined Super Eagles team aiming to improve their standing with a decisive win.
Nigeria, currently holding the fifth position in Group C with three points, is in urgent need of a victory to rekindle their World Cup qualification hopes.
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‘After that, there is no problem’ - Eric Chelle set sight on important victory over Rwanda
Eric Chelle, the Super Eagles coach, is confident that his team will secure a vital win against Rwanda in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Opabunmi respond to Rwanda captain
Former Super Eagles star Opabunmi has said that the likes of Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman will shock Rwanda.
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Opabunmi said, as reported by Allnigeriasoccer, "The Rwandan defender that is talking that he has the caliber of players that we want to use the likes of Osimhen and Lookman as a defender he has to defend his country
"The last two matches we played against Rwanda you can see that there is no unity in the team. Now you will see that all of them are determined because all of them want to go to the world cup.
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“It is the dream of all players. The Rwandan defender talking you will see Osimhen and Lookman will shock him today.
Coach Eric Chelle is hoping for a victory to improve Nigeria's qualification chances as they prepare for the upcoming match.