Nigeria vs Rwanda: Where to Watch FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Live

Nigeria will host Rwanda in a key CAF World Cup Qualifiers Round 7 encounter on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 9:30 PM IST at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. With South Africa leading the group on 13 points, the fight for second place is heating up. Rwanda National Football Team sits tied with Benin on 8 points, while Nigeria trails close behind with 7 points. The stakes are high, with both teams eager to strengthen their qualification hopes.

Nigeria vs Rwanda Team News

The Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) recently announced a 27-man squad for the qualifiers against Nigeria and Zimbabwe. Coach Carlos Alós has blended experienced players with rising talents. Key inclusions are midfield anchor Djihad Bizimana, creative prospect Hakim Sahabo, and defender Darryl Nkulikiyimana, who represents the next generation of Rwandan football.
For Nigeria, head coach Finidi George is expected to rely on a mix of established stars and in-form players. Having beaten Rwanda 2-0 in Kigali on Matchday 5, the Super Eagles will look to replicate that success at home. However, concerns over their recent lack of goals in several matches will be a talking point.

Nigeria and Rwanda Recent Form

Nigeria’s last five games have been inconsistent, with a 2-0 win over Congo and a draw against Zanzibar, but also a heavy 4-0 defeat to Sudan and a narrow 1-0 loss to Senegal. Their inability to find the net in three of those matches is worrying for their supporters.
Rwanda’s recent run has been mixed as well. They defeated Rwanda 2-0 and picked up a solid win against South Sudan, but they also suffered a 3-2 loss in the return leg. With a draw against Lesotho and mixed results in other matches, Rwanda still struggles with consistency, especially in defense.

Nigeria vs Rwanda Match Preview

This matchup comes just over five months after Nigeria defeated Rwanda 2-0 away in Kigali, a result that boosted their qualification hopes. The Nigeria National Football Team

hold the historical edge in this fixture with 2 wins, compared to 1 win for Rwanda and 3 draws, and will also benefit from home advantage in Uyo.
For Nigeria, the focus will be on breaking down Rwanda’s compact defensive unit, which has frustrated teams in this qualification cycle. The Super Eagles will need attacking sharpness to avoid another stalemate like those seen against Zanzibar. Rwanda, on the other hand, will be motivated to avenge their earlier loss and will look to rising talents such as Nkulikiyimana and forward Innocent Nshuti to deliver an upset.
With only one point separating the two nations in the standings, this clash promises intensity, strategy, and possibly decisive moments in the race to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

How to Watch Nigeria vs Rwanda- Live Streams & TV Channels

The Nigeria vs Rwanda game will be streamed across various platforms in multiple countries. Here is how to watch Nigeria vs Rwanda across various regions.

Nigeria vs Rwanda Predicted Lineups

Here are Sportsdunia's Nigeria vs Rwanda predicted Lineups:

Nigeria National Football Team Predicted Lineup

Francis Uzoho, Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Zaidu Sanusi, Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Raphael Onyedika, Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, Samuel Chukwueze

Rwanda National Football Team Predicted Lineup

Fabrice Ntwari, Ange Mutsinzi, Thierry Manzi, Darryl Nkulikiyimana, Claude Niyomugabo, Djihad Bizimana, Bonheur Mugisha, Hakim Sahabo, Innocent Nshuti, Alain Triplé, Jumaine Smith

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