Nigeria look to end their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign on a high as they host Rwanda this afternoon. The Super Eagles have already booked their place at AFCON 2025 with time to spare, top spot in Group D wrapped up last week after a draw with Benin.
That means Nigeria cannot be caught, but they will want to end the group on a high note and make it an unbeaten campaign, having won three and drawn two of their five matches so far. With qualification wrapped up, Ola Aina and Ademola Lookman are among those to have returned to their clubs ahead of this match.
Rwanda sit third in Group D, two points behind Benin, and so know they need to not only beat Nigeria this afternoon, but also hope Libya can do them a huge favour in the other match in this group. Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog below!
Nigeria vs Rwanda latest news
Earlier today…
14:19 , Matt Verri
The Nigeria were squad were out for a walk this morning, before making their way to the stadium.
Standard Sport prediction
14:08 , Matt Verri
It is difficult to know what to expect from this clash.
There is nothing on the line for Nigeria, but Rwanda know they have to win if they are to keep their qualification hopes alive.
That should open the match up, with Nigeria’s quality likely proving too good.
Nigeria to win, 2-0.
Nigeria team news
13:56 , Matt Verri
Ademola Lookman and Ola Aina have returned to Atalanta and Nottingham Forest respectively, with Nigeria have already sealed qualification.
Stanley Nwabali’s father died last week and so the goalkeeper is not expected to be involved, with Maduka Okoye likely to feature instead.
How to watch Nigeria vs Rwanda
13:41 , Matt Verri
TV channel: In the UK, the game will not be televised.
Live stream: Fans can catch the contest live online via bet365 Football Live Streaming platform.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action right here with us!
Good afternoon!
13:33 , Matt Verri
Hello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Nigeria vs Rwanda!
The qualifying campaign for AFCON 2025 comes to an end this afternoon, with the Super Eagles having already wrapped up top spot in Group D.
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news right here, ahead of kick-off at 4pm GMT.
