Losing to Rwanda was not the result Nigeria were expecting in their final game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, despite having already sealed their place in Morocco.

Nigeria rounded off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series with a shock 2-1 defeat to Rwanda. The game was played at the Godswill Akpabio

Three-time African champions Nigeria have already secured the top spot in the group with 11 points from five matches, ensuring their participation in the 2025 AFCON in Morocco

Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has lamented his team's performance in the defeat to Rwanda on Monday. The Amavubi stunned their hosts

Nigeria's Super Eagles endured a disappointing 2-1 loss to Rwanda in their final game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier

Nigeria were already assured of a place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations before the players even kicked a ball in anger against Benin Republic in Abidjan on Thursday. A goal from Fahd T. Saad Mohamed in the 84th minute gave Libya a shock 1-0 win over Rwanda in the other group fixture.

Augustine Eguavoen has blamed the weather as the main reason why the Super Eagles failed to get a win against Benin Republic team in the AFCON qualifiers.