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Osimhen nets brace as Nigeria thrash Rwanda in World Cup qualifier

On-loan Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen scored twice to revive Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico with a crucial 2-0 win over Rwanda on Friday.

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria started the match brightly, controlling proceedings from the outset.

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Osimhen opened the scoring in the 11th minute, converting Ademola Lookman’s free-kick.

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The former Napoli forward doubled Nigeria’s lead three minutes into first-half injury time, finishing off a counterattack to silence the packed Amahoro Stadium in Kigali.

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