Rwanda vs Nigeria match stats & report
0–2 Full time
Rwanda lost to Nigeria 0–2 in the World Cup - Qualification Africa (Group Stage - 5) on 21 March 2025.
Goals and cards
- 11' Goal V. Osimhen (assist A. Lookman) Nigeria
- 45' Goal V. Osimhen (assist S. Chukwueze) Nigeria
- 46' Yellow card D. Bizimana Rwanda
- 49' Yellow card W. Ndidi Nigeria
- 90' Yellow card A. Iwobi Nigeria
- 90+3' Yellow card T. Arokodare Nigeria
The Ghost's call
The Ghost made no call on this match before kickoff.
Team news & lineups
Rwanda
- 1 F. Ntwari Goalkeeper
- 13 Fitina Ombolenga Defender
- 5 A. Mutsinzi Defender
- 17 Thierry Manzi Defender
- 3 C. Niyomugabo —
- 8 S. Gueulette Midfielder
- 4 D. Bizimana Midfielder
- 15 Bonheur Mugisha Midfielder
- 19 Innocent Nshuti Attacker
- 10 Hakim Sahabo Midfielder
- 22 J. Kwizera Midfielder
Bench P. Ishimwe , Maxime Wenssens , G. Byiringiro , Clement Niyigena , Y. Habimana , H. Iraguha , Jean Bosco Ruboneka , Kevin Muhire , Djabel Manishimwe , U. Obed , A. Ishimwe , D. Mugisha
Nigeria
Bench K. Bankole , S. Onyemaechi , I. Ogbu , T. Arokodare , Joe Aribo , Papa Mustapha Daniel , J. Torunarigha , A. Obasogie , A. Yusuf , U. Sadiq , R. Onyedika , V. Boniface
Form guide
Rwanda at home
3–0–1 in 4 matches
- Scored
- 2.3 per game
- Conceded
- 0.5 per game
- Clean sheets
- 2 / 4
- Corners
- 1.0 per game
- Shots on target
- 4.0 per game
Based on 4 matches — treat these numbers lightly.
Nigeria away
4–4–2 in 10 matches
- Scored
- 1.8 per game
- Conceded
- 1.4 per game
- Clean sheets
- 3 / 10
- Corners
- 3.3 per game
- Shots on target
- 4.6 per game
22% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Rwanda vs Nigeria head-to-head
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria v Rwanda | 1–2 | |
| Rwanda v Nigeria | 0–0 |
Only 2 previous meetings on record. The Ghost weights head-to-head lightly — form is a stronger signal.