Rwanda’s assistant coach, Eric Nshimiyimana, has confidently predicted that Nigeria’s Super Eagles will fail to secure the crucial three points they desperately need when they face the Amavubi in their World Cup qualifier clash on Friday, March 21.
Nigeria’s poor start has left them in a precarious position, and they must secure three points against Rwanda to stay in contention for World Cup qualification. In contrast, Rwanda are looking to avoid defeat, which would allow Nigeria to close the gap between them to just one point.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference on behalf of head coach Adel Amrouche, Eric Nshimiyimana exuded confidence, stating that Nigeria would not achieve their desired outcome: “We’re not under any pressure because we already have our 7 points, so Nigeria are the ones under pressure because they need these points too but they will not get it,” he confidently boasted.
Eric Nshimiyimana, who was appointed as Rwanda’s first assistant coach alongside Adel Amrouche who was named as the new head coach earlier this month, will be hoping that the Amavubi can replicate the success of previous Rwandan teams, who have denied Nigeria victories in Rwanda.
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The two countries have a recent history, having clashed in Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with Rwanda earning four points out of a possible six against the Super Eagles. The two teams played out a goalless draw at the Amahoro Stadium, while Rwanda secured a 2-1 win in the reverse fixture in Uyo.
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