AFCON2025Q: Nigeria vs Rwanda: Date, Time, and Where to Watch

Match Preview: Super Eagles Aim To Continue Impressive Form

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Amavubi of Rwanda in the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria. The hosts come into this match on the back of two consecutive wins in the qualifiers. They defeated Sierra Leone 2-1 in Abuja and followed it up with a 1-0 win over Mauritius in Port Louis. On the other hand, Rwanda lost their opening match against Mozambique 1-0 in Maputo but bounced back to win 2-1 at home against Benin in Kigali. The Super Eagles have a better FIFA ranking (32nd) than Rwanda (105th) and will be looking to extend their winning streak in the qualifiers. The Nigerian side is expected to field a strong team led by Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi, Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. Rwanda will be hoping to cause an upset and put their qualification campaign back on track. They will be counting on the likes of Rayon Sports forward Danny Usengimana and APR midfielder Jacques Tuyisenge to provide the spark in attack.

Match Details

* Date: March 28, 2023 * Time: 4 PM (Nigerian time) * Venue: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo

Where to Watch on TV

* SuperSport * StarTimes * AIT * NTA

Live Streaming

* DAZN * beIN SPORTS * ESPN+ * YouTube TV

Team News

Nigeria: * Francis Uzoho, Daniel Akpeyi, and Adebayo Adeleye are the goalkeepers invited for the match. * In defense, they have Kenneth Omeruo, Leon Balogun, Semi Ajayi, Ola Aina, Calvin Bassey, and Zaidu Sanusi. * They have invited Wilfred Ndidi, Joe Aribo, Alex Iwobi, Oghenekaro Etebo, Bonke Innocent, and Akinkunmi Amoo for the midfield. * Their forwards for these qualifiers are Victor Osimhen, Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, Terem Moffi, and Emmanuel Dennis. Rwanda: * The goalkeepers are Emery Mvuyekure, Kevin Muhire, and Yves Kimenyi. * Defenders: Celestin Ndayishimiye, Salomon Nirisarike, Ernest Sugira, Abdul Rwatubyaye, and Emmanuel Imanishimwe. * Midfielders: Blaise Nishimwe, Ally Niyonzima, Gael Bigirimana, Yannick Mukunzi, and Dominique Nshuti. * Attackers: Jacques Tuyisenge, Danny Usengimana, Ernest Sugira, and Jules Ulimwengu.

Prediction

Nigeria is the clear favorite going into this match. They have a better team on paper and are in good form. Rwanda will need to play out of their skin to get a result in Uyo. Predicted score: Nigeria 2-0 Rwanda