Osimhen Strikes Twice as Nigeria Beat Rwanda 2-0

• Victor Osimhen scored twice as Nigeria defeated Rwanda 2-0 in Kigali.
• Rwanda’s second-half goal was disallowed for offside.
• Nigeria will host Zimbabwe next week in Uyo for their next World Cup qualifier.

Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles, defeated Rwanda 2-0 in Kigali in their FIFA World Cup qualifying match.

Victor Osimhen opened the scoring in the 11th minute of the first half, converting a free kick won by Ademola Lookman.

Osimhen found the back of the net again in added time at the end of the first half, completing his brace.

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Rwanda scored in the second half, but the goal was ruled out for offside.

Nigeria currently sits fourth in Group C of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Meanwhile, the Super Eagles will host Zimbabwe next week in Uyo at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.

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