A Thousand Chances Missed: Super Eagles Held to Frustrating Goalless Draw by Rwanda in Kigali

In their second game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Rwanda, the Super Eagles of Nigeria were held to a goalless draw. The match ended moments ago in Kigali, the capital city of the East African nation this Tuesday, September 10.

The Nigerian defense line was tight, but the forwards failed to net in the ball after it created a thousand chances against the stubborn Amavubi – the nickname for the Rwandan side. The Super Eagles failed to build on their exciting goal getting stride against Benin Republic and were held to a disappointing goalless draw by Rwanda.

The match began with both teams feeling themselves out in the opening exchanges before the Super Eagles assumed dominance. They monopolized possession and came close to taking the lead after a surging run from Ademola Lookman through the Rwandan backline.

Nigeria eventually found the back of the net in the 22nd minute, but the goal was chalked off for offside. The game was teetering on the edge of drab, as the most exciting action for half an hour was Samuel Chukwueze’s physical altercation with Claude Niyomugabo, which earned both players a yellow card each.

Victor Boniface, who had struggled to influence the game, burst into life in the 36th minute with his thunderous attempt after a sequence of eye-catching footwork. The rebound fell to the path of Lookman, but the Ballon d’Or nominee’s tame header was easy for the 24-years old Rwanda goalie, Fiacre Ntwari – who stood between the Super Eagles and three points.

Augustine Eguavoen rang changes at half-time, bringing in the duo that came on to devastating effect in the victory against Benin Republic: Victor Osimhen and Moses Simon. However, the hosts had the better of the second-half’s openings, but the Super Eagles soon found their footing and resumed dominance.

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Despite numerous chances created and missed, the Super Eagles still gave Rwanda a run for their money. A good outing coupled with Ademola Lookman goal that was ruled out & unlucky Victor Boniface, hoping we capitalize from this performance for a better…

— Galaxy Sports (@GalaxySports001) September 10, 2024

The players on duty for the Super Eagles included Stanley Nwabali, William Troost-Ekong, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Bruno Onyemaechi, Walter Ndidi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Boniface, Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon, Raphael Onyedika, and Frank Onyeka.

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