Match report
Nigeria vs Rwanda — the facts
Nigeria beat Rwanda 1–0 (half-time 0–0).
Nigeria met Rwanda in the World Cup - Qualification Africa (Group Stage - 7). Kick-off was Saturday, 6 September 2025, 16:00 UTC at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. Referee: Alhadi Allaou Mahamat.
Team pages: Nigeria · Rwanda · World Cup - Qualification Africa
Key moments
- 51' Goal: Toluwalase Arokodare — 1–0
Starting line-ups
Nigeria (4-2-3-1)
Rwanda
About this match
On this page: the Nigeria vs Rwanda final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this World Cup - Qualification Africa fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Nigeria and Rwanda team pages or the World Cup - Qualification Africa page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Nigeria vs Rwanda?
Nigeria beat Rwanda 1–0 (half-time 0–0).
›Who scored in Nigeria vs Rwanda?
Toluwalase Arokodare (51') for Nigeria.
›Where can I watch Nigeria vs Rwanda highlights?
This page carries the full match report, stats and lineups for Nigeria vs Rwanda; goal clips are added as soon as official highlights are available.
›What is the head-to-head record between Nigeria and Rwanda?
Nigeria and Rwanda have met 1 time — 1 win for Nigeria, 0 wins for Rwanda and 0 draws.