AFCON 2025
William Troost-Ekong charges Super Eagles of Nigeria to focus on AFCON 2025 qualifier will play for each other against Rwanda
The Super Eagles of Nigeria, three-time African champions, destroyed the Cheetahs of Benin Republic 3-0 in their inaugural Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier.
When Nigeria plays Rwanda on Tuesday afternoon at the Amahoro National Stadium in Kigali, they plan to keep playing the win-and-smile style.
Troost-Ekong on Nigeria vs Rwanda
The significance of the game was highlighted by team captain William Ekong during the pre-game press conference on Monday at Amahoro Stadium, shortly before the Eagles’ official practice.
He said, “We are here for a purpose. With Coach Eguavoen, who has coached the team before, we all feel like a family.
“We will play for each other and go for the three points that will establish us at the top of the table.”
Matchday 2 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign will see table-toppers Nigeria take on the Amavubi (Wasps) at the renovated 45,000-capacity arena in the heart of Kigali.
The Eagles and Amavubi will face off four times over the course of the upcoming year, starting on Tuesday.
The two teams will play each other in the final round of this qualifying tournament in Nigeria in November.
They will also play a home-and-away match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, with the Wasps hosting Nigeria in March of 2025.
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