Nigeria’s opponent in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match day 7, the Amavubi of Rwanda will arrive Uyo on Wednesday 3 September for the crucial game.
Adel Amrouche’s side will take on the Super Eagles at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium,Uyo on Saturday, 6 September.
Rwanda defeated the Super Eagles 2-1 in their last meeting at the ground.
The Super Eagles however defeated the Amavubi 2-0 in a matchday five encounter at the Amahoro Stadium in March.
Both countries will be desperate to secure maximum points in the encounter as they look to secure a place at the mundial to be hosted by USA, Mexico and Canada.
Meanwhile, Rwanda head coach Adel Amrouche has unveiled a 27-man provisional squad for the Amavubi’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, and Warriors of Zimbabwe,
Three goalkeepers, nine defenders, six midfielders, and nine strikers were included in the squad by Amrouche.
Fabrice Ntwari, Innocent Nshuti, Ange Mutsinzi, and captain Bizimana Djihad are some of the regulars, who made the list.
The Amavubi will travel to Uyo for a matchday seven encounter against the Super Eagles next week Wednesday.
Amrouche’s men will host Zimbabwe three days later at the Amahoro Stadium, Kigali.
They currently occupy second position in the group with eight points from six games
Nigeria versus Rwanda will kick-off at 5pm Nigeria time.