Here are key details such as player updates, where to watch, head-to-head, date and time to know ahead of the Nigeria vs Rwanda World Cup qualifiers.
As fans eagerly gear up for the highly anticipated must-win Nigeria vs Rwanda 2026 World Cup qualifiers fixture for Africa, here are the important information such as the date, time, where to watch, player updates and head-to-head, fans should know ahead of the tie.
When is the Nigeria vs Rwanda match?
The Nigeria vs Rwanda, 2026 World Cup qualifiers fixture will be played on Saturday, September 6, 2025, by 5 pm WAT at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, before taking on South Africa a few days later. The Super Eagles are under pressure to secure maximum points from both games as they look to strengthen their position in the qualifying group.
Nigeria vs Rwanda player updates
Fifteen players of the Super Eagles have arrived in Uyo as Nigeria begins preparations for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa.
The team’s camp officially opened on Monday, and early arrivals have already started settling in ahead of the doubleheader. Among the players who checked in are captain William Troost-Ekong, Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Moses Simon, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Chidozie Awaziem, Raphael Onyedika, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. Goalkeepers, Stanley Nwabali, Adebayo Adeleye and Amas Obasogie are also in camp, alongside newcomers Benjamin Fredericks and Felix Agu.
According to team officials, the remaining invited players are expected to join the squad in the coming days as preparations intensify for the crucial fixtures.
Where to watch Nigeria vs Rwanda live stream
The Nigeria vs Rwanda 2025 World Cup qualifier fixture can be watched on television on the Pay TV services, DSTV and GoTV on the popular sports channel, SuperSports. Fans can also watch Nigeria vs Rwanda online via live streams on DSTV Stream, Afrosports and Showmax.
Nigeria vs Rwanda head-to-head
Since 2005, Rwanda and Nigeria have met six times across various competitions:
- Total Matches: 6
- Rwanda Wins: 1
- Nigeria Wins: 2
- Draws: 3
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