FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Review: Nigeria vs Rwanda - Game Overview: Start Time, Broadcast Information & Roster Updates
In the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, Nigeria and Rwanda will face off at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on the 6th of September 2025, at 18h00 SA Time.
This highly anticipated match can be watched online via DStv.com/DStv Now App on SuperSport TV's PSL Channel 202.
Rwanda, currently third in Group C, have a record of two wins, two draws, and as many draws in this campaign. The Amavubi team will be without Lague Byiringiro, Samuel Gueulette, Hakim Sahabo, and Clement Niyigena, but Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari is expected to start for Rwanda. Rwanda's possible XI for the match includes the likes of Ntwari, Manzi, Niyomugabo, Mutsinzi, Ngwabije, Mugisha, Niyigena, Omborenga, Hamon, Kagere, and Bizimana.
Rwanda's coach, Adel Amrouche, is looking for his first win as Amavubi trainer. On the other hand, Eric Chelle, under pressure coach for Nigeria, has seven Premier League players in his squad for the match, including Chidozie Awaziem or Calvin Bassey, who is likely to partner captain William Troost-Ekong in central defense due to Semi Ajayi's unavailability. Nigeria's possible starting XI includes Nwabali, Aina, Troost-Ekong, Osayi-Samuel, Bassey, Ndidi, Iwobi, Chukwueze, Simon, Lookman, and Osimhen.
Ademola Lookman, despite not featuring for Atalanta this season, still has the trust of under-pressure coach Eric Chelle. Meanwhile, Malian coach has dropped key forwards Victor Boniface, Umar Sadiq, and Taiwo Awoniyi.
The Wasps, as Rwanda is affectionately known, are back at Godswill Akpabio Stadium, where they famously stunned Nigeria 2-1 in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier last year. Nigeria have a mixed record in these qualifiers, having shared spoils four times, while also losing to Benin, which amounts to 11 points being dropped. However, Nigeria have recorded just one win in six games of these qualifiers, and that victory was against Rwanda.
This match will be a crucial one for both teams as they strive to secure a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Fans can catch all the action live on DStv.com/DStv Now App on SuperSport TV's PSL Channel 202.
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