Rwanda assistant coach, Eric Nshimiyimana, has dismissed any pressure on his team ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria in Kigali.
Nigeria’s World Cup qualification hopes are hanging by a thread, having managed just three points from four games. Sitting in fifth place in Group C, the Super Eagles are in desperate need of a win, but Nshimiyimana is certain they won’t find it in Kigali.
Rwanda, currently sitting on seven points, is in a much stronger position than Nigeria, who have managed only three points from four games.
Speaking in the Pre-match press conference ahead of the clash, Nshimiyimana made it clear that the pressure is on Nigeria, not Rwanda.
“We’re not under any pressure because we already have our seven points. Nigeria are the ones under pressure because they need these points too, but they will not get them,” he declared
Nshimiyimana in the Pre match press room. (Photo Credits X)
Super Eagles Struggle in Qualification
Nigeria’s poor start to the World Cup qualifiers has put them in a dangerous position. With draws against Lesotho, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, followed by a defeat to Benin, the Super Eagles are struggling in fifth place in Group C.
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New head coach Éric Chelle will take charge of Nigeria for the first time, facing the daunting task of securing their first win of the qualifiers. The 2023 AFCON runners-up must rediscover their form if they want to revive their World Cup hopes.
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Rwanda’s recent 2-1 victory over Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium has only strengthened their confidence. Now, playing at home, they have the perfect chance to deal another blow to the Super Eagles.
