AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Nigeria aims strong finish against Rwanda despite absence of 3 key players

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Super Eagles of Nigeria are poised to take on Amavubi of Rwanda on Monday in the final Group D encounter of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Even though the three-time African champions have already secured a ticket to Morocco 2025 and the top spot in the group, Head Coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has assured fans that the team will aim for victory, notwithstanding the absence of goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defender Olaoluwa Aina, and forward Ademola Lookman.

Eguavoen will be keen to maintain the team’s unbeaten run and will likely name a strong squad when Nigeria host Rwanda at Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria by 5:00pm.

In a Sunday press release titled “Morocco 2025: Despite Ticket in Pocket, Super Eagles Go for Victory Against Amavubi,” published on the Nigeria Football Federation’s website, Eguavoen expressed the importance of maintaining the team’s momentum.

“We are determined to sustain our recent form and spirit as we prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers resuming in four months,” he said.

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