Rwanda 0-2 Nigeria - Result & Match Stats (CAF World Cup Qualifiers)

Rwanda vs Nigeria - result

Rwanda 0-2 Nigeria in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers on 21 March 2025. Scorers: Victor Osimhen ×2 for Nigeria. In their last 3 meetings, Rwanda have won 1, Nigeria 1, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Rwanda vs Nigeria?

Rwanda 0-2 Nigeria in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers on Friday 21 March 2025. Scorers: Victor Osimhen (2) for Nigeria.

What is Rwanda's recent form?

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

What is Nigeria's recent form?

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

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

Across the last 3 meetings Rwanda have won 1, Nigeria have won 1 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 Rwanda?

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

Who is the standout player for Nigeria?

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

Who is the referee for Rwanda vs Nigeria?

Jalal Jayed refereed Rwanda vs Nigeria, averaging 28.8 fouls and 2.4 yellow cards per game this season.

Rwanda vs Nigeria - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
6 Sep 2025	CAF World Cup Qualifiers	Nigeria vs Rwanda	1-0
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

Rwanda 0-2 Nigeria: match stats

Stat	Rwanda	Nigeria
Possession	48%	52%
Shots	0	6
Shots on target	0	3
Corners	4	8
Fouls	12	20
Yellow cards	1	3

Rwanda vs Nigeria goals and red cards

Nigeria: V. Osimhen 11', V. Osimhen 45+3'.

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).

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).