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Super Eagles Face Rwanda in Make-or-Break World Cup Qualifier

UYO — Nigeria’s Super Eagles will lock horns with Rwanda on Saturday in Uyo, in what many analysts are describing as a make-or-break clash in their bid to secure a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The three-time African champions, still haunted by the disappointment of missing the 2022 finals in Qatar, now stand at a decisive point in their campaign. Another slip could see their hopes of returning to the global stage hang by a thread, raising fears of back-to-back World Cup heartbreaks.

So far, the qualifiers have been far from convincing for Nigeria. Despite boasting one of Africa’s most talented squads, the Eagles have drawn four of their six matches. While their defence has held strong — conceding just one goal — their inability to convert opportunities into victories has left them stranded in a precarious position on the log.

Football observers warn that anything short of a win against Rwanda could plunge Nigeria deeper into crisis, further testing the patience of fans already frustrated by the team’s inconsistent displays.

As Uyo braces for Saturday’s showdown, the spotlight is firmly on the Super Eagles to prove their pedigree and keep their World Cup dream alive.