Victor Osimhen, the standout striker for Galatasaray this season, broke the deadlock for the Super Eagles with a precise side-footed finish off a free-kick delivered by Ademola Lookman. The Nigerian star then doubled the lead, intercepting the ball at midfield before coolly chipping it over Rwanda’s goalkeeper.

The 2-0 victory propels the three-time African champions to third place in their 2026 World Cup qualifying group, following South Africa’s 2-0 triumph against Lesotho. Coach Amadou Chelle’s squad will now prepare to take on Zimbabwe in their next match on Tuesday.