Nigeria 1-2 Rwanda - Result & Match Stats (Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications)

Nigeria vs Rwanda - result

Nigeria 1-2 Rwanda in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications on 18 November 2024. Scorers: Samuel Chukwueze for Nigeria; Ange Mutsinzi, Innocent Nshuti for Rwanda. In their last 3 meetings, Nigeria have won 2, Rwanda 0, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Nigeria vs Rwanda?

Nigeria 1-2 Rwanda in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications on Monday 18 November 2024. Scorers: Samuel Chukwueze for Nigeria; Ange Mutsinzi, Innocent Nshuti for Rwanda.

What is Nigeria's recent form?

Nigeria's last five results read W D W D D (oldest to newest): 2 wins and 3 draws.

What is Rwanda's recent form?

Rwanda's last five results read D D L W L (oldest to newest): 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses.

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

Across the last 3 meetings Nigeria have won 2, Rwanda have won 0 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was Nigeria 1-0 Rwanda on 6 September 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?

Samir Guezzaz refereed Nigeria vs Rwanda, averaging 19.7 fouls and 4.0 yellow cards per game this season.

Nigeria vs Rwanda - previous meetings

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

Nigeria 1-2 Rwanda: match stats

Stat	Nigeria	Rwanda
Possession	57%	43%
Shots	14	4
Shots on target	4	2
Corners	4	3
Fouls	11	16
Yellow cards	0	3
Tackles	14	15
Passes	430	313

Nigeria vs Rwanda goals and red cards

Nigeria: S. Chukwueze 59'. Rwanda: A. Mutsinzi 72', I. Nshuti 75'.

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).