Nigeria vs Rwanda: All you need to know about 2026 WCQ, possible starting XI

Nigeria will host Rwanda in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Saturday evening, looking to keep their hopes alive.

Results from Friday in Group C, saw South Africa tighten their grip on top spot.

Goals from Mohau Nkota, Lyle Foster and Oswin Appollis gave Bafana Bafana all three points.

They now have a tally of 16 points after seven points, five more points than second-placed Benin Republic, who both have 11 points. Rwanda are on eight points.

Nigeria is in fourth place with seven points.

The game against Rwanda is indeed make-or-mar for the Super Eagles, as their dreams continue to fade.

Eric Chelle’s men must pick up maximum points against the Amavubis at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.

Captain William Troost-Ekong will likely be partnered by Calvin Bassey in central defence, while Chelle might pick Ademola Lookman in attack, despite his lack of minutes this season.

Victor Boniface, Umar Sadiq and Taiwo Awoniyi are not part of the squad for this crucial match.

Nigeria possible XI: Nwabali, Aina, Troost-Ekong, Osayi-Samuel, Bassey, Ndidi, Iwobi, Chukwueze, Simon, Lookman, Osimhen.

Nigeria vs Rwanda: All you need to know about 2026 WCQ, possible starting XI