Nigeria vs Rwanda

Africa Cup of Nations Qualification - Group Stage 18 Nov 2024, 16:00
Nigeria
Nigeria
1–2
HT 0–0
FULL TIME
Rwanda
Rwanda
🏟 Godswill Akpabio International Stadium (Uyo) 👤 S. Guezzaz Round 6

Match report

Rwanda edged past Nigeria 2-1 in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification - Group Stage on 18 November 2024. The game was goalless at the break before all 3 goals arrived after half-time.

Nigeria had 14 shots to Rwanda's 4.

The match was played at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium (Uyo), with S. Guezzaz in charge.

Half-time 0-0 Possession 57% - 43% Shots 14 - 4 On target 4 - 2 Corners 4 - 2 Fouls 11 - 16 Yellow cards 3
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Player of the match
Samuel Chukwueze
Nigeria · 1 goal
8 Ange Mutsinzi 1 goal
7 Innocent Nshuti 1 goal
7 Bright Osayi-Samuel captained the side
7 William Troost-Ekong 63 passes (79% accurate)
First half vs second half
Nigeria stepped it up after the break, with 11 shots in the second half compared to 3 in the first.
  1st half 2nd half
Shots Total 3–0 11–4
Shots On Goal 1–0 3–2
Ball Possession 57–43 —
Corners 1–2 3–0
Attacks 43–31 39–28
Match statistics
4 Corners 2
4 Substitution 4
82 Attacks 59
29 Dangerous Attacks 37
4 On Target 2
10 Off Target 2
14 Shots Total 4
4 Shots On Goal 2
5 Shots Off Goal 2
5 Shots Blocked 0
8 Shots Inside Box 3
6 Shots Outside Box 1
11 Fouls 16
4 Corners 2
4 Offsides 1
57% Ball Possession 43%
0 Yellow Cards 3
0 Saves 3
430 Passes Total 313
375 Passes Accurate 247
Line-ups 4-3-3  vs  4-2-3-1
Goalkeeper Defender Midfielder Forward
Nigeria · 4-3-3
1 M. Okoye
3 B. Osayi-Samuel 5 W. Troost-Ekong 6 G. Osho 13 B. Onyemaechi
12 A. Yusuf 20 R. Onyedika 10 F. Dele-Bashiru
14 K. Iheanacho 22 V. Boniface 15 M. Simon
Rwanda · 4-2-3-1
1 F. Ntwari
13 F. Ombolenga 17 T. Manzi 5 A. Mutsinzi 3 E. Imanishimwe
7 J. Ruboneka 4 D. Bizimana
15 B. Mugisha 16 O. Dushimimana 19 I. Nshuti
12 G. Mugisha
Nigeria
Coach
A. Eguavoen
Substitutes
  • 16 Amas Obasogie
  • 18 Victor Collins
  • 21 Calvin Bassey
  • 17 Alex Iwobi
  • 4 Wilfred Ndidi
  • 8 Frank Onyeka
  • 19 Umar Sadiq
  • 9 Victor Osimhen
  • 11 Samuel Chukwueze
Rwanda
Coach
T. Spittler
Substitutes
  • 18 Gad Muhawenayo
  • 23 Clement Twizere
  • 20 Claude Niyomugabo
  • 14 Clement Niyigena
  • 10 Gilbert Byiringiro
  • 21 Phanuel Kavita
  • 8 Samuel Gueulette
  • 24 Steve Rubanguka
  • 9 Hadji Iraguha
  • 22 Jojea Kwizera
  • 11 Kevin Muhire
  • 25 Taïba Mbonyumwami
Substitutions
  • 46' ↑ F. Onyeka ↓ A. Yusuf Nigeria
  • 46' ↑ S. Chukwueze ↓ K. Ịheanachọ Nigeria
  • 61' ↑ S. Gueulette ↓ J. Ruboneka Rwanda
  • 69' ↑ C. Buhake ↓ F. Ntwari Rwanda
  • 69' ↑ J. Kwizera ↓ O. Dushimimana Rwanda
  • 77' ↑ V. Osimhen ↓ F. Dele-Bashiru Nigeria
  • 89' ↑ U. Sadiq ↓ V. Boniface Nigeria
  • 90' ↑ S. Rubanguka ↓ I. Nshuti Rwanda
Cards
  • 25' D. Bizimana Rwanda
  • 29' B. Mugisha Rwanda
  • 90' I. Nshuti Rwanda
Head-to-head
Nigeria 1 1 draws 1 Rwanda
2025-03-21 Rwanda vs Nigeria 0 - 2
2024-11-18 Nigeria vs Rwanda 1 - 2
2024-09-10 Rwanda vs Nigeria 0 - 0
Recent form
Nigeria D D L W W
Rwanda W L L L W
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score in Nigeria vs Rwanda?
Nigeria lost 1-2 against Rwanda on 18 November 2024.
Who won Nigeria vs Rwanda?
Rwanda won the match 2-1.
Where was Nigeria vs Rwanda played?
The match was played at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium (Uyo).
Who had more possession in Nigeria vs Rwanda?
Nigeria had 57% of possession, compared to 43% for the other side.