Nigeria’s Super Eagles receive a crucial World Cup opportunity as Rwanda vows to improve following their defeat to Benin Republic, gearing up for a stronger showing against South Africa.
Ahead of their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, Rwanda’s national team, the Amavubi, have issued a confident statement signaling their determination to bounce back.
The narrow 1-0 defeat to Benin Republic has ignited a strong response from the Rwandan football community in Kigali, signaling a renewed focus on future matches.
Rwanda vows to elevate performance against South Africa
Despite a determined effort, Rwanda’s World Cup qualification hopes were dashed by Tosin Aiyegun’s late strike for Benin.
The Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) alongside the Amavubi squad are now focused on moving forward, with their attention firmly on the forthcoming clash with South Africa.
While the defeat was disappointing, it was not the only significant result in Group C’s ongoing qualification battle.
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In other group fixtures, Nigeria triumphed 2-1 away against Lesotho, and South Africa held Zimbabwe to a goalless draw, maintaining a tightly contested qualification race.
Following the setback, Rwanda took to social media to assure fans of a more determined effort in their next encounter with South Africa.
The team’s message read:
“To our loyal supporters,
“Your unwavering passion was felt deeply by every member of this squad.
“Tonight, we lower our heads not in surrender but in appreciation.
“We will come back more resilient, more focused, and more driven. Next time, we will deliver-for you and for our country.”
This commitment arrives as Rwanda prepares for their decisive group match against South Africa, while Nigeria is set to face Benin in a pivotal fixture that could shape the group standings.