Eagles Amavubi To Clash November 17 In Kigali

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Eagles, Amavubi To Clash November 17 In Kigali

Rwanda’s Amavubi will host the Super Eagles in a crucial 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Kigali.

The match is scheduled for November 17 at the Stade de Kigali.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria, who are three-time African champions, are currently top of Group A with six points from two matches.

Rwanda, meanwhile, are third in the group with one point from two matches.

The winner of the match will take a big step towards qualification for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be held in Ivory Coast.

The two countries have faced each other twice before, with each team winning once.

The most recent meeting between the two teams was in 2016, with Nigeria winning 1-0 in a friendly match.

This time around, the stakes are much higher with both teams looking to qualify for the continental showpiece.

The Eagles will be looking to continue their perfect start to the qualifiers, while Rwanda will be hoping to cause an upset and boost their chances of making it to Ivory Coast.

The match is sure to be a close and exciting affair, and it could have a big impact on the outcome of the group.

Other matches on the matchday include Guinea-Bissau vs. Mauritius, Sierra Leone vs. Sao Tome and Principe, and Lesotho vs. Ivory Coast.