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Who are the Super Eagles' next opponent?
It's a packed year for the Super Eagles, with the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations set to take place in Morocco.
However, before turning their attention to continental glory, the three-time AFCON champions will first focus on securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Nigeria are currently fourth in their six-team World Cup qualifying group, with seven points from five matches.
Group leaders South Africa sit at the top with 13 points, followed by Benin and Rwanda, who both have eight points. Zimbabwe remains at the bottom with four points, trailing Lesotho by two points.
Before the 2026 World Cup qualifiers resume, the Super Eagles will rekindle their rivalry with the Black Stars of Ghana in a four-nation tournament scheduled for May in England.
The competition, dubbed the Unity Cup, will see Nigeria square off against Ghana in one semi-final clash. The outcome will determine whether the Super Eagles face either Jamaica or Trinidad and Tobago in the final or the third-place playoff.
When is Nigeria next match?
Football fans across Africa and the Caribbean can look forward to a thrilling contest as Nigeria and Ghana prepare to renew their age-old rivalry on May 28 at the Unity Cup 2025. The four-nation tournament will be staged at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford, West London.
After the mini tournament, the Super Eagles will welcome Rwanda in Uyo on match day 7 of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers in September 2025.
- Victor Osimhen 11′
- Victor Osimhen 45′
- Wilfred Ndidi 49′
- Alex Iwobi 90′
- Toluwalase Arokodare 90′
- Djihad Bizimana 46′
Nigeria vs Rwanda Head-to-Head
Historically, Nigeria have faced Rwanda eight times, though one of those encounters took place in the African Nations Championship (CHAN).
Three-time African champions have had the upper hand against Rwanda in past meetings.
The two sides have met eight times over the years, with Nigeria winning three of the fixtures, drawing four and losing one.
The last time the two teams met, Nigeria defeated Rwanda 2-0 at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali in a FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier.
Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen scored twice to give Nigeria the win.
Nigeria FIFA World Cup qualifying schedule, results
The Super Eagles were drawn in Group C alongside South Africa, Rwanda, Lesotho, Zimbabwe and Benin.
Nigeria started their campaign with a draw against Lesotho, followed by another stalemate with Zimbabwe.
They then drew South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, while Benin handed them their first defeat in the World Cup qualifiers after coming from behind to win 2-1 at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan.
The Super Eagles then got some reprieve with a 2-0 away win in Rwanda on Match day five of the qualifiers to ease frayed nerves.
However, they hit a dent when they were held to a 1-1 draw by bottom-placed Zimbabwe, which further dented Nigeria's World Cup hopes.
Only one team will secure an automatic 2026 FIFA World Cup spot, while the second-placed team will have to go through a playoff stage for a chance to qualify.
