Rwanda vs Nigeria prediction 21.03.2025 | CAF World Cup Qualifiers
Rwanda
Kick off:
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Nigeria
1
5.25
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2.87
2
1.95
Contents
- Competition: CAF World Cup Qualifiers
- Date: 21st March 2025
- Kick-off: 16:00 UK / 17:00 CET
- Venue: Amahoro Stadium
Nigeria will be looking for their first win in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers when they take on Rwanda in the Gasabo area of Kigali on Friday night.
The hosts lead Group C with seven points from four games, while Nigeria are just one point adrift of the bottom spot with three points.
Rwanda have undergone a massive improvement in recent years. The Wasps finished bottom of their group with just one point in their last appearance in World Cup qualifying but have lost just one of the four played so far this time.
Nigeria have lost just one of their last seven matches in all competitions, registering as many draws (3) as wins. However, the Super Eagles will be worried by the fact that their only defeat in that spell came against Rwanda in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
Rwanda vs Nigeria Betting Tips: Nigeria to win
Despite failing to win four of their last seven matches, the Super Eagles haven't been too bad, especially defensively, as they conceded under 1.5 goals in all but one of those games. Éric Chelle's side kept four clean sheets in that time and I think this defensive solidity will be key against Rwanda on Friday.
Rwanda, on the other hand, have struggled defensively, with Wasps failing to keep a clean sheet in each of their last four matches. They conceded six goals in total and also lost at home to Libya in AFCON qualifying in November.
- Best Tip: Nigeria to win
- Rwanda vs Nigeria prediction: 1-2
Rwanda vs Nigeria Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Nigeria
1 : 2
Rwanda
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
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Rwanda
0 : 0
Nigeria
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
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Nigeria
0 : 0
Rwanda
African Nations Championship
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Rwanda
1 : 1
Nigeria
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
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Nigeria
2 : 0
Rwanda
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
Rwanda team news
Rwanda will be without two key players for this week's clash with Nigeria following the death of their father on Monday.
APR defender Fitina Omborenga and his younger brother Yunusu Nshimiyimana left the squad following the sad news and the two are not expected to feature in Friday's game.
Last matches of Rwanda
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Rwanda
2 : 1
South Sudan
African Nations Championship Qualification
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South Sudan
3 : 2
Rwanda
African Nations Championship Qualification
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Nigeria
1 : 2
Rwanda
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
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Rwanda
0 : 1
Libya
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
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Rwanda
3 : 0
Djibouti
African Nations Championship Qualification
Rwanda lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Fiacre Ntwari
Defenders
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3
Emmanuel Imanishimwe
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17
Thierry Manzi
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5
Ange Mutsinzi
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2
Dylan Maes
Midfielders
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4
Djihad Bizimana
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15
Bonheur Mugisha
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11
Kevin Muhire
Forwards
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12
Gilbert Mugisha
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19
Innocent Nshuti
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22
Jojea Kwizera
Nigeria team news
Victor Osimhen and William Troost-Ekong return to the Nigeria national football team after missing the December international break through injuries.
Other big names in the squad named by head coach Éric Chelle for the March international break are Calvin Bassey, Ademola Lookman, Ola Aina and Alex Iwobi.
Last matches of Nigeria
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Nigeria
3 : 1
Ghana
African Nations Championship Qualification
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Ghana
0 : 0
Nigeria
African Nations Championship Qualification
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Nigeria
1 : 2
Rwanda
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
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Benin
1 : 1
Nigeria
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
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Nigeria
1 : 0
Libya
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
Nigeria lineup
Goalkeeper
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23
Stanley Nwabali
Defenders
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21
Calvin Bassey
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5
William Troost-Ekong
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6
Semi Ajayi
Midfielders
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13
Bruno Onyemaechi
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10
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
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4
Wilfred Ndidi
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2
Ola Aina
Forwards
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7
Ademola Lookman
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9
Victor Osimhen
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11
Samuel Chukwueze
Three reasons we expect Nigeria to win this game
- Nigeria kept a clean sheet in two of their last three meetings with Rwanda.
- Rwanda conceded six goals in their last four games alone.
- Nigeria didn’t concede a goal in four of their last seven matches.
Main prediction Rwanda - Nigeria
Nigeria to win
Best Odds:
bet365
1.95
Additional predictions
Rwanda & Nigeria current standing in CAF World Cup Qualifiers
| Group C | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rwanda | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 - 1 | +2 | 7 |
| 2 | South Africa | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 - 5 | +1 | 7 |
| 3 | Benin | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 - 3 | +1 | 7 |
| 4 | Lesotho | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 - 2 | +1 | 5 |
| 5 | Nigeria | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 - 5 | -1 | 3 |
| 6 | Zimbabwe | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 - 6 | -4 | 2 |
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