Nigeria’s Super Eagles erupted into joyous celebrations in their dressing room after securing a historic 2-0 victory over Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali.
The much-needed win, their first-ever on Rwandan soil, not only revived their World Cup qualification hopes but also sparked an outpouring of emotion among the players.
Dancing and Singing Take Over the Locker Room
The final whistle marked the beginning of a lively celebration as the players gathered in the dressing room to revel in their triumph.
Locker room 👀. The mood we want to be in after every remaining game in the WCQ 🦅 pic.twitter.com/8Lg6YBZ6N2
— 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) March 21, 2025
Led by captain William Troost-Ekong, the squad broke into song and dance, letting loose after a crucial win that reignited their qualification campaign.
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Ola Aina, Samuel Chukwueze, and Alex Iwobi stole the spotlight with their energetic dance moves, while their teammates clapped and cheered them on.
The excitement was infectious, with even one of Eric Chelle’s assistants, Rangers head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu, joining in the celebrations.
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The win over Rwanda wasn’t just another three points—it was a statement. After struggling for form in previous qualifiers, the Super Eagles finally displayed the hunger, discipline, and tactical intelligence needed to push for a World Cup spot.
Victor Osimhen’s brace had delivered the victory, but the entire squad contributed to the team’s solid performance.
Momentum for the Road Ahead
With confidence soaring, Nigeria now turns its focus to their next game against Zimbabwe in Uyo on March 25. If the Super Eagles can carry this spirit and energy into their remaining qualifiers, their path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup looks much brighter.
