The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Rwanda in their Group C encounter of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Friday. Fans have hailed the team’s performance, especially as they strive to improve their standing in the group.
Victor Osimhen was the hero of the match, scoring two first-half goals to seal Nigeria’s much-needed win. The result marked a successful debut victory for new coach, Eric Chelle, boosting hopes of qualification.
Following the win, football fans expressed their excitement and optimism, urging the team to maintain consistency in upcoming matches. Football fan Olayinka Akintola commended the team, emphasizing the importance of building on the victory.
“This is where our qualification journey truly begins. We need more wins like this, and we also hope teams like South Africa, who lead the group with 10 points, will drop points,” Akintola said.
He stressed the importance of securing maximum points in the next fixture to strengthen Nigeria’s chances.
Similarly, Agbo Adeola noted that while the win was well-deserved, Nigeria still faces stiff competition in the group.“We are in a challenging position. South Africa, Benin, and Rwanda are ahead with 10, 8, and 7 points, respectively. These teams will fight hard to keep their advantage,” he explained.
Adeola emphasized that the Super Eagles must work hard and stay consistent to boost their qualification hopesFootball enthusiast Gift Murphy highlighted Nigeria’s struggle in previous matches, stating that the team is now under pressure to recover.
“We can only hope that teams like South Africa, Benin, and Rwanda do not win all their remaining games. Every nation wants to qualify for the World Cup, so this will not be easy,” Murphy said.
He praised the team’s effort against Rwanda and wished them luck in the upcoming fixture against Zimbabwe in Uyo on Tuesday.
Football analyst Ghenga Olaseni believes Nigeria still has a chance but warned that the team must remain focused.
“At first, this group didn’t seem tough for us, but we played ourselves into a difficult situation. Now, we must fight hard to secure points against teams like South Africa and Benin,” he noted.
Olaseni urged fans to continue supporting the team, as every remaining match is crucial for qualification.
As Nigeria prepares to face Zimbabwe in Uyo on Tuesday, fans are hoping for another strong performance from the Super Eagles. A win would boost their chances of qualification and keep their World Cup hopes alive.
With South Africa currently leading the group, every game from now on is a must-win for Nigeria. Can the Super Eagles continue their momentum and secure another victory? Fans will be watching closely.
