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Nigeria formally certified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a 1-1 draw in opposition to Benin at Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny final Thursday. However they’ve only one extra hurdle to cross as they play Rwanda of their remaining recreation of the qualifiers.
The Tremendous Eagles shall be seeking to finish the qualifiers on a powerful notice once they lock horns with the Amavubi (wasps) on the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Monday.
Coach Augustine Eguavoen shall be with out necessary gamers like Stanley Nwabali, Ola Aina, and Ademola Lookman. Nonetheless, the Tremendous nonetheless have plenty of high quality gamers to prosecute the tie.
On this piece, Soccernet.ng highlights 5 gamers who can be integral to Nigeria’s victory on Monday.
1. Victor Osimhen
Whether or not in Africa or Galatasaray, the 25-year-old striker has confirmed to be a dependable hitman. Osimhen scored the important equalizer for the Tremendous Eagles in opposition to Benin final trip. He’s presently Nigeria’s second-highest goalscorer with 23 objectives, and he can have additional motivation as he’s 14 objectives behind Rashidi Yekini who has 37. In opposition to a Rwandan aspect, Osimhen ought to have the ability to rating one or two.
2. William Troost-Ekong
Troost-Ekong had a disappointing efficiency within the final recreation in opposition to Benin and that was why Nigeria was very shaky defensively. Nevertheless, this time, he shall be seeking to up and ante and be the improbable captain he has been for the final ten months.
3. Maduka Okoye
The Udinese star has been on the periphery previously 12 months, particularly since Stanley Nwabali broke into the scene. Nevertheless, with the Chippa United star absent, Okoye shall be seeking to put in a God present for Nigeria. He has some extent to show, therefore Rwandan gamers may have a troublesome day placing objectives previous him.
4. Moses Simon
Simon’s introduction into Nigeria’s final recreation in opposition to Benin breathed some life into the assault. His expertise and trickery on the ball can be a giant benefit in Lookman’s absence.
5. Wilfred Ndidi
The Leicester Metropolis man registered an help in Uyo two months in the past, and he shall be seeking to repeat that. Ndidi’s presence in midfield rarely goes unnoticed, and he shall be seeking to put his high quality to good use in opposition to Rwanda.
