Nigeria’s Super Eagles are set to face Rwanda’s Amavubi on Monday in their final Group D match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Although the three-time African champions have already booked their place in Morocco 2025 and secured the top position in the group, Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has reassured fans that the team will still strive for a win, despite the absence of goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defender Olaoluwa Aina, and forward Ademola Lookman.
According to PUNCH Online, Eguavoen is determined to keep the team’s unbeaten streak intact and is expected to field a strong lineup when Nigeria hosts Rwanda at Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo at 5 pm.
In a press statement released on Sunday, titled “Morocco 2025: Despite Ticket in Pocket, Super Eagles Go for Victory Against Amavubi,” published on the Nigeria Football Federation’s website, Eguavoen highlighted the significance of sustaining the team’s momentum.
“We are determined to sustain our recent form and spirit as we prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers resuming in four months,” he said.
The match takes place in the absence of important players.
The starting goalkeeper, Nwabali, has departed from the camp due to the passing of his father; defender Olaoluwa Aina has gone back to Nottingham Forest for club responsibilities; and forward Ademola Lookman, who is recovering from an injury sustained during Thursday’s match against Benin Republic, has also left the camp.
Nonetheless, Eguavoen maintains trust in the depth of his team.
“The absence of Nwabali, Aina, and Lookman will not stop our momentum. This team is built to adapt, and we have players ready to step in and deliver,” he said.
