Nigeria secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Rwanda in their FIFA World Cup CAF qualification match on September 7, 2025. The Super Eagles, expected to win comfortably, were pushed all the way by a resilient Rwandan side before finding a late winner. Nigeria dominated possession but struggled to break down a compact and disciplined Rwandan defense for much of the match. The breakthrough finally came in the final ten minutes, when a deflected shot found its way into the net, sparking scenes of relief in the stadium. The three points are crucial for Nigeria's campaign, keeping them in touch with the group leaders, while Rwanda will be proud of their defensive organization. Nigeria's manager admitted his team faced a tough challenge, while Rwanda's coach was proud of his team's effort against one of Africa's giants.