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“We Must Win Against the Super Eagles to Reach AFCON 2025” – Rwanda Coach

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Rwanda’s national football team, Amavubi, is gearing up for a crucial clash against Nigeria’s Super Eagles as they aim to keep their dream of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations alive.

Head coach Torsten Spittler has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to rise to the occasion, vowing they will fight tooth and nail to secure a vital victory.

The East Africans face a daunting task, needing nothing short of a win against one of Africa’s footballing giants.

The Super Eagles, currently ranked among the top teams on the continent, have already booked their place in the prestigious tournament set to take place in Morocco.

Nigeria has shown impressive form throughout the qualifiers, maintaining an unbeaten streak and sitting comfortably at the top of Group D.

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Rwanda, on the other hand, sits third in the group with five points, trailing second-placed Benin Republic, who have seven points.

With only one match left, the Amavubi must pull off a stunning upset in Uyo to stand any chance of advancing.

During a pre-match press conference in Uyo, Spittler acknowledged the magnitude of the challenge but remained optimistic.

“If we want to secure our ticket to AFCON 2025, we have no choice but to win against Nigeria,” said the German tactician.

“It’s a tough mission, but I believe in my team. We are ready to fight until the very last minute. I expect an intense and thrilling game.”

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For Rwanda, this is not just a game but a defining moment in their football journey.

Known for their fighting spirit, the Amavubi have shown flashes of brilliance during the qualifiers but struggled with consistency.

Spittler, who took charge of the team with a vision to transform them into strong contenders, sees this match as an opportunity to demonstrate their growth and resilience.


 

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Mbappe Says Dembele Deserves to Win the 2025 Ballon d’Or

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Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has revealed who he believes should take home the 2025 Ballon d’Or.

For Mbappe, no one deserves it more than his France teammate Ousmane Dembele. Speaking in an interview with TeleFoot, he praised the Barcelona winger and said he has backed him from the very start.

“Ousmane deserves it, I’ve always supported him,” Mbappe said, adding that if he had the chance, he would personally deliver the award straight to Dembele’s doorstep.


 

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Osimhen to miss Nigeria’s world cup qualifier against South Africa due to injury

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Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa after picking up an injury in the win over Rwanda.

The striker, who plays for Galatasaray, went off in the first half of the Super Eagles’ 1-0 victory at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Saturday and was replaced by Cyriel Dessers.

Head coach Eric Chelle revealed after the match that Osimhen would be monitored, but an update from team media officer Promise Efoghe confirmed the forward woke up on Sunday with pain in his chin and has now been ruled out of the trip.

The 26-year-old will return to Turkey for further checks and treatment. Nigeria is set to face the Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Tuesday at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein.


 

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Chelle says Super Eagles will be happy with any kind of win against South Africa

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Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has made it clear that his side will be satisfied with any kind of win when they face South Africa, even if it’s just by a single goal.

Nigeria boosted their World Cup hopes with a narrow 1-0 win over Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday, a result that pushed them up to third place in Group C.

The team now heads to Bloemfontein for Tuesday’s clash against the Bafana Bafana, where they’ll be aiming to cut down Hugo Broos’ lead.

“For us, the most important thing is to get the three points. Even if it’s 1-0, we’ll take it,” Chelle said.


 

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