Nigeria ended their AFCON 2025 qualifying marketing campaign on a disappointing word with a 2-1 dwelling defeat to Rwanda on the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. The outcome marked a irritating conclusion for the Tremendous Eagles, who had already secured qualification for the match in Morocco.
The sport remained goalless within the first half till Samuel Chukwueze broke the impasse within the 59th minute. The winger obtained a go from Frank Onyeka, skillfully dribbled previous three defenders, and struck the ball previous Rwanda’s goalkeeper, Fiacre Ntwari.
Nonetheless, the lead was short-lived. Substitute Marie Gueulette equalised with a header from a free kick within the 72nd minute. Simply three minutes later, Rwanda struck once more, capitalising on defensive lapses to safe a historic win.
Nigerian followers took to social media to specific their frustration, with many pointing fingers at goalkeeper Maduka Okoye for the defeat.
Tremendous Eagles’ Message to Nigerians
In response to the loss, the Tremendous Eagles shared a heartfelt apology and a message of hope on their social media platforms:
“We’re upset to have ended our nice run within the AFCON 2025 qualifiers with a house loss.
We are going to bounce again. Thanks for all of your help via the qualifiers, and see you in Morocco.
Our pipu, we no say Una dey vex, we perceive. Make Una no look us much less much less, we no go fall Una hand.
We go work laborious to proceed the place we for cease for the final AFCON. Abeg make Una no taya to help us o.
We thank Una, Una an excessive amount of. After I say, Tremendous, You say Eagles. #SoarSuperEagles.”
Regardless of their victory, Rwanda didn’t qualify for the AFCON as Benin Republic and Libya performed out a 0-0 attract North Africa, securing their very own spots.
The Tremendous Eagles now flip their focus to preparations for the match in Morocco, the place they intention to bounce again and ship a stronger efficiency.
