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Victor Osimhen made the Rwandan skipper eat his words after leading Nigeria's Super Eagles to a deserved and crucial win in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
Victor Osimhen delivered a resounding answer to Rwanda captain Djihad Bizimana’s pre-match bravado, as the Nigerian striker’s historic brace powered the Super Eagles to a 2-0 victory in Kigali on Friday evening.
In a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, Osimhen not only silenced the Amavubi skipper’s bold claims but also etched his name deeper into Nigerian football history, overtaking Segun Odegbami to become the country’s second all-time top scorer.
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Ahead of the clash, Bizimana had exuded confidence, dismissing any fears about Nigeria’s star-studded attack led by Osimhen and Ademola Lookman.
As reported by Pulse Sports Nigeria, the Rwandan captain shrugged off the threat posed by the Super Eagles’ frontline, insisting his team had no reason to worry.
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“There is no worry, there is nothing to worry,” Bizimana declared. “We have already met them two times, I think most of them are here. So, there is nothing to worry.”
The skipper’s bullish tone didn’t stop there. “There is nothing to be worried about, to be honest,” he reiterated, pledging that Rwanda would give “100%, even 150%” to counter Nigeria’s quality.
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While Bizimana acknowledged the Super Eagles’ reputation, his words suggested Rwanda was ready to neutralise their opponents’ firepower. Osimhen, however, had other plans.
From the opening whistle, the Galatasaray striker turned Bizimana’s confidence into a distant memory. Just 11 minutes in, Osimhen struck, meeting Lookman’s pinpoint freekick with an iconic near-post finish to put Nigeria ahead.
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The Rwandan defence, seemingly unfazed in their captain’s pre-game narrative, was left scrambling.
Then, just before halftime, Osimhen dealt the knockout blow, capitalising on hesitant defending to break through and dink the ball over goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari with a composure that belied Rwanda’s supposed readiness.
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The two goals didn’t just secure Nigeria’s first win of the qualifying campaign, they were a direct rebuttal to Bizimana’s claims.
Rwanda may have faced Nigeria twice before, but this was a different Osimhen, returning for his first 2026 qualifier appearance with a point to prove.
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His clinical finishing and relentless presence turned the Amavubi’s ‘no worry’ stance into a nightmare, as the Super Eagles leapt to fourth in their group, now just two points off second.
Bizimana had promised focus and effort, but Osimhen’s historic night reminded him of the gulf between Rwanda’s ambition and Nigeria’s execution.
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The masked forward’s brace wasn’t just a personal triumph, it was a statement that big names like his and Lookman’s carry weight for a reason.
As the Super Eagles celebrated, Rwanda’s captain was left to reflect on a lesson learned: underestimating Osimhen and his boys comes at a steep cost.
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