Rwanda will host struggling Nigeria in the 2026 World Cup qualification at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. The Super Eagles will need to pick up all three points in this game as they are sitting fifth in Group C of the World Cup Qualifiers, while Rwanda tops the qualifying group with seven points. The game would be crucial to both teams, and ahead of the clash, our expert analysis has covered everything you need to know including kickoff details, viewing options, and the latest betting odds in the article below.
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➤ Rwanda vs Nigeria Match Details
- Date:Friday, 21 March
- Stadium: Amahoro Stadium in Kigali
- Kick-off Time: 16:00 GMT
- Referee: Jayed Jalal
➤ Rwanda vs Nigeria Match Preview
Rwanda are sitting at the top of Group C of the World Cup qualifying round on goal difference ahead of South Africa and Benin after claiming a 1-0 victory against Lesotho during the last round of qualifiers in June 2024. They will now take confidence having claimed a home win over South Africa and won away against Lesotho. Their only defeat in the competition so far was a 1-0 loss to Benin at home.
Meanwhile, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will be desperate to turn their form around as they sit fifth in the Group C qualifying standings with three points. Nigeria are yet to win a match in the group, with three of the four matches ending in a draw. They now trail the top two by four points.
➤ Rwanda vs Nigeria Match head-to-head record (last five games)
- Nigeria 1-2 Rwanda
- Rwanda 0-0 Nigeria
- Nigeria 0-0 Rwanda
- Nigeria 2-0 Rwanda
- Rwanda 0-0 Nigeria
➤ Rwanda vs Nigeria predicted lineups
Rwanda (4-2-3-1): Ntwari, Omborenga, Manzi, Mutsinzi, Imanishimwe; Bizimana, B. Mugisha; Dushimimana, Ruboneka, G. Mugisha; Nshuti.
Nigeria (4-4-2): Nwabali, Aina, Troost-Ekong, Bassey, Onyemaechi; Ndidi, Onyedika, Iwobi, Simon; Lookman, Osimhen.
➤ Rwanda vs Nigeria Match Odds
| Bookmakers | Rwanda to Win | Draw | Nigeria to Win |
| 1xBet | 5.15 | 2.93 | 1.94 |
| Paripesa | 5.15 | 2.93 | 1.94 |
| Betway | 4.80 | 2.75 | 1.95 |
➤ Where to watch Rwanda vs Nigeria match
You can watch the 2026 World Cup qualifiers matchday five encounter between Rwanda and the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali LIVE on any of the below broadcasting channels for free
➤ AfroSport TV
➤ NTA
➤ Supersport
➤ Silverbird
➤ Afia TV
➤ You can stream for FREE on the Afrosport TV Facebook page and via the VIDIVU online portal.
➤ 1xBet
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