Victor Osimhen’s brace led Nigeria to a crucial 2-0 win over Rwanda in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, marking the Super Eagles’ first victory in the campaign.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Galatasaray forward’s goals propelled Nigeria to second place in Group C, four points behind leaders South Africa.
South Africa took the top spot in Group C after defeating Lesotho 2-0, courtesy of Relebohile Mofokeng and Jayden Adams’ second-half strikes.
In other matches, Algeria and DR Congo secured vital wins. Theo Bongonda’s powerful strike gave DR Congo a 1-0 win over South Sudan, moving them level on points with Group B leaders Sudan.
Burkina Faso and Equatorial Guinea also registered convincing victories, with Emilio Nsue scoring for the latter on his return to action.
