Nigerian international, Victor Osimhen brace was all that the Super Eagles of Nigeria needed to brush aside the challenge of the Rwanda national team.
The 2-0 crucial victory over the Rwanda rekindled the Super Eagles hope of qualifying for the CAF World Cup from Group C.
The match played on Friday, was watched by a capacity crowd in Kigali.
The dominance by the Super Eagles from the start of the game, saw Osimhen opening scoring in the 11th minute. The former African Football of the year winner connected perfectly from a deadly cross from Ademola Lookman.
Osimhen doubled Nigeria’s advantage in the first-half stoppage time (45+3’), thereby, going into the break with vital advantage.
Resumption of the game for the second half, saw the match turn into a physical battle. A development that saw Rwanda’s D. Bizimana receiving a yellow card in the 46th minute. Also Nigeria’s Wilfred Ndidi picked up a booking in the 49th minute.
Despite Rwanda enjoying 45% possession, they struggled to break through Nigeria’s defence, managing only two shots on target.
Nigeria, on the other hand, registered three shots on target and earned eight corner kicks.
The Super Eagles, however, dominated offensive play through the duration of the game.
The Rwandan victory has lifted Nigeria to fourth place in Group C, with six points from five matches. A development that has rekindled the hope of the Super Eagles qualification.
South Africa currently tops the group with 10 points, followed by Benin (8 points) and Rwanda (7 points).
The Super Eagles will now look ahead to winning their next fixtures for them to climb further to secure a spot.