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Offor Callistus March 22, 2025

Nigeria’s Super Eagles Captain, William Troost-Ekong, has lavished praise on Victor Osimhen, ranking him among the world’s top attackers alongside teammate Ademola Lookman. Speaking in Kigali on Friday, Troost-Ekong singled out Osimhen’s impressive performance, which saw him score a brace in Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over Rwanda. While acknowledging Osimhen’s...

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Osimhen scores twice to restore Nigeria’s World Cup hope

Offor Callistus March 21, 2025

On-loan Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen scored twice on Friday to revive Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico with a crucial victory over Rwanda’s Amavubi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles started the match brightly,...

Nigerian News

Rwanda cuts diplomatic ties with Belgium

Offor Callistus March 17, 2025

Rwanda on Monday said it severed its diplomatic relations with Belgium, citing Brussels’ “pitiful attempts to sustain its neo colonial delusions. The government of Rwanda today notified the government of Belgium of its decision to sever diplomatic relations, effective immediately,” the Rwandan foreign ministry said in a statement. Rwanda’s...

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World Cup Qualifier: Osimhen, Onyemaechi, amongst 6 early birds in Kigali

Offor Callistus March 17, 2025

Victor Osimhen and Bruno Onyemaechi were among early birds on Sunday night as the Super Eagles’ camp started to bubble ahead of a crucial World Cup qualifying duel with Rwanda. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Amavubis of Rwanda will host the Super Eagles at the...

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Rwanda shock Super Eagles at home but fail to qualify for AFCON

Offor Callistus November 19, 2024

Rwanda produced a brilliant display on Monday in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier, beating already-qualified Nigeria 1-2. A brilliant solo effort from Samuel Chukwueze had given Nigeria the breakthrough in the 59th minute. But two quick-fire goals from the Amavubi silenced the Nigerian home crowd and...

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AFCON: Simon, Chukwueze, 6 other Super Eagles players among early birds in Abidjan

Offor Callistus November 12, 2024

Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze were among early birds to the Super Eagles’ camp on Monday in Coted’Ivoire, ahead of preparation for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that six other players, Amas Obasogie,Raphael Onyedika, Frank Onyeka, Bruno Onyemaechi,...

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AFCON Qualifiers: Osimhen, 22 other Super Eagles players for Benin, Rwanda

Offor Callistus November 6, 2024

The Super Eagles are set to welcome reigning Africa Player of the Year Victor Osimhen back to the squad for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Osimhen, who has been in sensational form was ruled out...

Nigerian News

CAF 2025 Qualifier: Super Eagles play Rwanda Nov. 18

Offor Callistus October 29, 2024

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has picked Nov. 18 for Nigeria’s final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Rwanda. The match is scheduled for the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday by Nigeria Football Federations (NFF). The Matchday 6 encounter...

Augustine Eguavoen, the Interim Manager of the Super Eagles

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Eguavoen denies quitting role as Super Eagles Interim coach

Bode September 11, 2024

Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has dismissed rumours making the rounds that he has quit his role, following Tuesday’s barren draw against the Amavubi of Rwanda in Kigali. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the rumours of Eguavoen’s resignation started making the rounds, following his post-match...

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2025 AFCON: Ekong, Osimhen, 21 others storm Super Eagles camp ahead of clash with Benin Republic, Rwanda

Bode August 28, 2024

Captain William Ekong and forwards Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi are back in the Super Eagles’ nest, for next month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda. This year’s AFCON’s Man-of-the-Competition, Ekong, was discountenanced for the Matchdays 3 and 4 of the 2026 FIFA...

Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria, Hahn-Englund and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, during a courtesy visit to the minister in Abuja

Nigerian News

Wike woos Sween, Rwandan investors on tourism, environmental management

Bode May 21, 2024

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday, wooed investors from Sweden and Rwanda, to invest in the territory’s tourism sector and environmental management. Wike expressed the FCT Administration’s readiness for the partnership when the Swedish Ambassador and Rwandan High Commissioner visited him in...

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More migrant dinghies cross Channel to England undeterred by Rwanda threat

Bode May 4, 2024

Dozens of people in two rubber dinghies reached the southern coast of England on Saturday, the latest among thousands of asylum-seeking migrants to make the risky sea crossing from France this year. Bobbing on the waves of the English Channel on a clear morning, the boats sailed across...

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49 killed, 79 injured by heavy rains in Rwanda — Official

Bode May 3, 2024

Disasters triggered by heavy rains, including landslides and lightning, killed at least 49 people and injured 79 others across Rwanda in the past two months, an official said. About 12 people were killed by lightning while others died after their dilapidated houses collapsed on them, Minister in charge...

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Osimhen, Lookman among world’s top attackers – Troost-Ekong

Super Eagles’ coach demands more in spite Rwanda win

Osimhen scores twice to restore Nigeria’s World Cup hope

Rwanda cuts diplomatic ties with Belgium

World Cup Qualifier: Osimhen, Onyemaechi, amongst 6 early birds in Kigali

UN Chief appeals for mediation to end DR Congo crisis

EU condemns M23 invasion in DR Congo

AFCON: Super Eagles played below standard– Eguavoen