Nigeria vs Rwanda Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

The Super Eagles secured an easy win when these sides last met.

The Nigeria national football team are ready to host the Rwanda national football team in the matchweek 7 fixture of the CAF FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Godswill Akpabio International Stadium is all set to witness the clash.

The Nigeria national football team, being at home, will be keen on securing a win. Their journey in the World Cup qualifying matches has not been the best, as they are in fourth place in Group C. The Super Eagles will be looking to switch their playing style and come up with a top performance this time around.

The Rwanda national football team will have a tough challenge in front of them. They will be away from home and have already lost to Nigeria once in their FIFA World Cup qualifiers fixture. They will have to step up if they are looking to secure a win, but against the Super Eagles, they might not get many chances.

Kick-off:

• Location: Uyo, Nigeria
• Stadium: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
• Date: Saturday, September 6
• Kick-off Time: 09:30 p.m. IST/ 04:00 p.m. GMT/ 12:00 p.m. ET/ 09:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Nigeria: D-D-L-L-W

Rwanda: L-W-L-D-L

Players to Watch

Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)

In two World Cup qualifying appearances, Victor Osimhen has scored three goals and has once again been named in the squad. The Galatasaray forward is going to play an important role in the attacking front for his national football team.

Innocent Nshuti (Rwanda)

Innocent Nshuti is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front. Even though he has only been able to find the net one time in six World Cup qualifying games, Nshuti is going to play a crucial part in the final third for the Rwanda national football team.

Match Facts

• Rwanda haven’t been able to secure a clean sheet in any of their last seven matches.
• Both Super Eagles and Rwanda have only been able to win one of their last five matches.
• The visitors are on a three-match winless run.

Nigeria vs Rwanda: Betting Tips and Odds

• Nigeria to win
• Victor Osimhen to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

All of the selected squad members for both of these national football teams are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 7

Nigeria won: 2

Rwanda won: 1

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

Nigeria predicted lineup (4-1-3-2)

Nwabali (GK); Osayi-Samuel, Troost-Ekong, Bassey, Aina; Ndidi; Chukwueze, Lookman, Iwobi; Osimhen, Boniface

Rwanda predicted lineup (5-4-1)

Ntwari (GK); Nganji, Ngwabije, Mutsinzi, Kavita, Niyomugabo; Bizimana, Hamon, Mugisha, Nshuti

Match Prediction

They have produced some close encounters in the past, but the Nigeria national football team are likely to emerge victorious against the Rwanda national football team in their upcoming World Cup qualifier.

Prediction: Nigeria 3-1 Rwanda

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: TNT Sports

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