By Amaechi Agbo

 The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday rekindled their 2026 World Cup qualification hopes following their 1-0 win over Rwanda in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

After enduring a frustrating first half with talisman Victor Osimhen being subbed off, the Eagles took the lead in the 51^st minute after substitute Tolu Arokodare scored five minutes after his entrance

The victory hands Nigeria 10 points from seven matches and third on the Group D standings with South Africa dictating the pace with 16 points while Benin Republic are second with 11 points.

Nigeria will on Sunday depart for South Africa to keep a date with the Bafana Bafana in another must-win match for the Super eagles on Tuesday

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The Nigerian Super Eagles played out another draw in their second Group C game of 2026 World Cup qualifying against the Warriors of Zimbabwe in Rwanda on Sunday, which sees them endure their worst start to a World Cup qualification campaign ever, as they have just two points in two games.

The match, against popular expectations started with lackluster performances as both teams showed lack of quality on the ball. Until the 26th minute when Walter Musona scored a well hit free kick from 35yards, leaving the Nigeria goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho in no man’s land. Despite having more of the ball, the Super Eagles could not create much chances as the game ended 1-0 at half time.

Jose Peseiro, the Super Eagles’ coach, in a bid to change the game, made three changes at half time which saw Frank Onyeka, Aina and Natthan Tella replaced by Victor Boniface, Kelechi Iheanacho and Bright Osayi-Samuel. Not long after, the substitutions seemed to have paid off as Moses Simon laid the ball on a plate for Iheanacho who targeted bottom corner, drawing the Super Eagles level at the 67th minute.

The game ended 1-1 at full-time with the Super Eagles registering just four shots with one on target against a team that occupies 125th position in FIFA World ranking. A result many Nigerians described as “unacceptable” considering the quality of players paraded by the Eagles.

The Super Eagles will return to the qualifying race in June with a date against Group C leaders, South Africa.

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