Nigeria 1-0 Rwanda - Result & Match Stats (CAF World Cup Qualifiers)

Nigeria vs Rwanda - result

Nigeria 1-0 Rwanda in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt on 6 September 2025. Scorers: Tolu Arokodare for Nigeria. In their last 3 meetings, Nigeria have won 1, Rwanda 1, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Nigeria vs Rwanda?

Nigeria 1-0 Rwanda in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers on Saturday 6 September 2025 at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium. Scorers: Tolu Arokodare for Nigeria.

Where was Nigeria vs Rwanda played?

Nigeria vs Rwanda was played at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, the home ground of Nigeria.

What is Nigeria's recent form?

Nigeria's last five results read L W D D D (oldest to newest): 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss.

What is Rwanda's recent form?

Rwanda's last five results read W L D L L (oldest to newest): 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses.

What is the head-to-head record between Nigeria and Rwanda?

Across the last 3 meetings Nigeria have won 1, Rwanda have won 1 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was Rwanda 0-2 Nigeria on 21 March 2025 in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers.

Who is the standout player for Nigeria?

Akor Adams leads Nigeria with 4 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Rwanda?

Abeddy Biramahire leads Rwanda with 2 shots across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Nigeria vs Rwanda?

Al Hadi Mahamat refereed Nigeria vs Rwanda, averaging 24.3 fouls and 3.3 yellow cards per game this season.

Nigeria vs Rwanda - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
21 Mar 2025	CAF World Cup Qualifiers	Rwanda vs Nigeria	0-2
18 Nov 2024	Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications	Nigeria vs Rwanda	1-2
10 Sep 2024	Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications	Rwanda vs Nigeria	0-0

Nigeria 1-0 Rwanda: match stats

Stat	Nigeria	Rwanda
Possession	60%	40%
Shots	11	4
Shots on target	8	3
Corners	4	1
Fouls	6	7
Yellow cards	1	3

Nigeria vs Rwanda goals and red cards

Nigeria: T. Arokodare 51'.

Nigeria season stats 2026: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.7	16 of 58
Goals against	0.8	18 of 58
Shots	10	15 of 58
Shots on target	4.7	10 of 58
Fouls	12	32 of 58
Tackles	6.5	11 of 58
Passes	265.7	3 of 58
Corners	5.4	14 of 58

Nigeria player leaders 2026

Goals: Victor Osimhen (8), Akor Adams (4), Moses Simon (2).
Assists: Samuel Chukwueze (5), Moses Simon (3), Ademola Lookman (2).
Shots: Ademola Lookman (6), Wilfred Ndidi (4), Calvin Bassey (3).
Fouls: Calvin Bassey (7), Bruno Onyemaechi (5), Ademola Lookman (4).

Rwanda season stats 2026: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	0.5	47 of 58
Goals against	0.9	20 of 58
Shots	7.2	32 of 58
Shots on target	2.9	32 of 58
Fouls	11.4	35 of 58
Tackles	14	6 of 58
Passes	209.3	5 of 58
Corners	2.6	43 of 58

Rwanda player leaders 2026

Goals: Gilbert Mugisha (2), Jojea Kwizera (2), Leroy Mickels (1).
Assists: Joy-Lance Mickels (1), Fitina Ombolenga (1), Djihad Bizimana (1).
Shots: Gilbert Mugisha (3), Patrick Sibomana (2), Abeddy Biramahire (2).
Fouls: Djihad Bizimana (5), Gilbert Mugisha (5), Kevin Muhire (4).