Coach Augustine Eguavoen has expressed confidence in his team’s momentum as the Nigerian squad arrives in Kigali for their crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Rwanda’s Amavubi. Eguavoen noted that the squad is in high spirits and fully focused on securing a victory. “We have the right mentality now, and the mood in camp is excellent. Everyone is eager for us to pick up the three points in Rwanda and stay firmly on top of the qualifying table,” he said. The coach’s optimism is underscored by the team's well-timed arrival in Kigali, allowing players ample time to rest before their official training session.
The Nigerian delegation, which departed from Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo at 12:48 pm on Sunday aboard a ValueJet Regional Jet 900, arrived at Kigali International Airport at 5:20 pm local time. The team, comprising 23 players and officials, was led by NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, with support from NFF 1st Vice President Felix Anyansi-Agwu, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi, and other executive members, staff, stakeholders, and media representatives. Their timely arrival is intended to ensure that the players can acclimate and prepare adequately for the upcoming match.
Team captain William Ekong emphasized the importance of the match, stating that the team’s sole focus is on securing the three points. “There is nothing much to say other than that we are here for a purpose. Our target is the three points, and we have spoken among ourselves on the imperative of going hard for it from the first blast of the referee’s whistle,” Ekong remarked. He acknowledged the challenge posed by the Amavubi, who secured a 1-1 draw against Libya in their opening game. The match, set to kick off at 3 pm local time (2 pm Nigeria time), promises to be a rigorous test for both teams as they vie for crucial points in the qualifiers.
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