21.03.2025 22:10
Nigeria defeated Rwanda 2-0 in the 5th match of Group C in the World Cup African Qualifiers, with both goals scored by Victor Osimhen. With this result, the host team achieved its first victory in the qualifiers, raising its points to 6 and securing 4th place.
In the 5th match of Group C of the World Cup Africa Qualifiers, Nigeria, visiting Rwanda, defeated their opponent 2-0 in a match where Victor Osimhen shone.
2 GOALS FROM OSIMHEN
The goals that brought victory to the visiting team were scored by the star striker Victor Osimhen, who plays for Galatasaray, in the 12th and 45+4th minutes. Osimhen was substituted for Arokodare in the 78th minute.
OSAYI-SAMUEL WAS IN THE STARTING 11
Additionally, Bright Osayi-Samuel, who plays for Fenerbahçe, also started the match in the starting 11 and remained on the field for 78 minutes. Alhassan came on for Osayi.
FIRST VICTORY IN THE GROUP
With this score, Nigeria achieved their first victory in the group, raising their points to 6 and placing them in 4th position. Rwanda, on the other hand, remained in 3rd place with 7 points. Meanwhile, Nigeria had 3 draws and 1 loss in the previous 4 matches.
OSIMHEN'S GALATASARAY STATS
Victor Osimhen has played a total of 30 matches in all competitions this season with the Galatasaray jersey. Osimhen has recorded 26 goals and 5 assists in these matches. The Nigerian striker, who is at the top of the goal-scoring race in the Super League with 20 goals, achieved a goal contribution rate of 1.2 per match.