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  • Date: 18/11/2024
  • Competition: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification
  • KO: 17:00 CET
  • Venue: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium (Uyo) 

Nigeria wrap up their AFCON qualification campaign when they take on Rwanda at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Monday.

Nigeria vs Rwanda Betting Tips: Under 2.5 Goals / Nigeria to Win

While Nigeria have already secured their place at the Africa Cup of Nations Finals, Rwanda make the trip to Uyo knowing they must win to have any chance of joining the hosts in Morocco next year.

Sitting at the top of the section, Nigeria have enjoyed serene progress to the finals, remaining unbeaten in Group D with 11 points picked up from five games played. A 1:1 draw in Benin on Friday secured top spot for Augustine Eguavoen´s side.

Strong defensively, the Super Eagles conceded just one goal in those five games, and while already assured of first place in the section, will be keen to conclude their campaign on a high.

Nigeria boast a strong home record in AFCON qualifiers, winning eight of their last ten games since 2018 and a similar outcome seems likely on Monday.

Rwanda come into this contest currently third in the section, with five points wracked up from five games played. Two points behind Benin, the visitors must win while hoping Libya can do them a favour in Monday's final set of Group D fixtures. 

While often a tough side to beat, Rwanda have failed to win any of their last 13 away AFCON qualifiers (D7, L6), including a 3:0 defeat in Benin in their most recent road trip.

Recent meetings between these nations have favoured Nigeria, in what is usually a low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals were scored in all six previous encounters, with the Rwandans scoring just one goal in those matches.

Ultimately, a low-scoring outcome, with Nigeria likely to edge their way to another victory can be expected. 

Under 2.5 goals is my top tip at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.

Nigeria vs Rwanda Head to Head (H2H) stats

  1. Rwanda

    0 : 0

    Nigeria

    Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications

  2. Nigeria

    0 : 0

    Rwanda

    African Nations Championship

  3. Rwanda

    1 : 1

    Nigeria

    CAF World Cup Qualifiers

  4. Nigeria

    2 : 0

    Rwanda

    CAF World Cup Qualifiers

Nigeria

Nigeria team news

Interim boss Augustine Eguavoen can call on a 23-man squad for Nigeria´s final AFCON qualifier. 

Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman is likely to feature in the Super Eagles starting XI. Innocent Nshuti is expected to spearhead the visitors' attack.

Last matches of Nigeria

  1. Benin

    1 : 1

    Nigeria

    Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications

  2. Nigeria

    1 : 0

    Libya

    Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications

  3. Rwanda

    0 : 0

    Nigeria

    Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications

  4. Nigeria

    3 : 0

    Benin

    Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications

  5. Benin

    2 : 1

    Nigeria

    CAF World Cup Qualifiers

Nigeria lineup

Goalkeeper

  • 23

    S. Nwabali

Defenders

  • 5

    W. Troost-Ekong

  • 2

    O. Aina

  • 21

    C. Bassey

  • 6

    G. Osho

Midfielders

  • 13

    B. Onyemaechi

  • 4

    W. Ndidi

  • 17

    A. Iwobi

Forwards

  • 14

    K. Ịheanachọ

  • 9

    V. Osimhen

  • 18

    A. Lookman

Rwanda

Rwanda team news

Torsten Spittler has a 26-man squad available for Monday´s trip to Nigeria.

Last matches of Rwanda

  1. Rwanda

    0 : 1

    Libya

    Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications

  2. Rwanda

    3 : 0

    Djibouti

    African Nations Championship Qualification

  3. Djibouti

    1 : 0

    Rwanda

    African Nations Championship Qualification

  4. Rwanda

    2 : 1

    Benin

    Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications

  5. Benin

    3 : 0

    Rwanda

    Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications

Rwanda lineup

Goalkeeper

  • 1

    F. Ntwari

Defenders

  • 13

    F. Omborenga

  • 17

    T. Manzi

  • 5

    A. Mutsinzi

  • 3

    E. Imanishimwe

Midfielders

  • 4

    D. Bizimana

  • 12

    G. Mugisha

  • 8

    S. Gueulette

Forwards

  • 15

    B. Mugisha

  • 19

    I. Nshuti

  • 22

    J. Kwizera

Key Facts Nigeria vs Rwanda

  1. Nigeria have seen under 2.5 goals in all 6 previous matches against Rwanda
  2. Rwanda have seen under 2.5 goals in 12 of their last 13 away matches
  3. Rwanda failed to score in their last 4 matches against Nigeria

Main prediction Nigeria - Rwanda

Under 2.5 goals

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3 wins in a row

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Nigeria & Rwanda current standing in Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications

Group D P W D L
G - A
GD Pts
1 Nigeria 6 3 2 1 9 - 3 +6 11
2 Benin 6 2 2 2 7 - 7 0 8
3 Rwanda 6 2 2 2 5 - 7 -2 8
4 Libya 6 1 2 3 3 - 7 -4 5

Nigeria vs Rwanda- FAQ

? Nigeria Player to Watch

Ademola Lookman - The Atalanta forward has scored eight goals in 25 international appearances.

? Rwanda Player to Watch

Innocent Nshuti - The 26-year-old has scored four goals in 19 international appearances.