Nigeria secured their first victory in the World Cup 2026 qualifiers, thanks to Victor Osimhen, who scored both goals in a 2-0 win over Rwanda. After a poor start to the campaign, Nigeria now trails behind South Africa in Group C. Osimhen's absence due to injury had previously hampered the team's progress. New head coach Eric Chelle faced pressure to deliver results, making this win particularly significant. Other teams, like Algeria and Burkina Faso, also had successful outings in their respective qualifying matches, with ongoing battles for World Cup spot placements continuing across various groups.
Victor Osimhen inspired Nigeria to their first win in World Cup 2026 qualifying, netting two goals in a decisive 2-0 victory against Rwanda.
As Nigeria's campaign seemed bleak, Victor Osimhen's performance reignited hope, settling nerves with an early goal and later securing a crucial second.
With only nine group winners guaranteed a spot in the World Cup, Nigeria's victory significantly impacts their chances after a rocky start.
Pressure mounted on coach Eric Chelle as he aimed for a successful qualification, marking a historic moment as the first non-Nigerian coach in charge.
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