Super Eagles' Chief Host Reacts as Nigeria Seals Crucial World Cup Qualification Win in Rwanda
- Umo Eno, governor of Akwa Ibom, has expressed delight over the national team’s performance against Rwanda in their 2026 FIFA world cup qualifier, which the Super Eagles won 2-0 on Friday, March 21
- Legit.ng reports that two first-half goals from Victor Osimhen secured all three points for Eric Chelle’s side against Rwanda
- Governor Eno stated that amid the difficult challenge, Nigerians' can-do spirit prevailed in Kigali
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Uyo, Akwa Ibom state - Super Eagles' chief host in the forthcoming world cup qualifier against Zimbabwe, Governor Umo Eno, has commended the impressive showing by the Nigerians against Rwanda on Friday, March 21, at the Amahoro stadium in Kigali.
The Super Eagles play their home matches at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state.
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The Akwa Ibom state governor in a statement obtained by Legit.ng, lauded the Nigerian team after Victor Osimhen's first-half brace propelled them to a key win.
He said:
"We know how crucial the match was, given our not too impressive showing in the past.
"We needed this victory to get our qualification back on track and the boys responded positively. The task was daunting, a packed crowd of Rwandan supporters yet the can-do spirit of the Nigerians prevailed sending victory songs back home from Sokoto to Uyo.
“On Tuesday in Uyo against Zimbabwe, we will come out en mass to give them the necessary support to excel again."
Furthermore, Governor Eno asked Akwa Ibom residents in particular, and Nigerians, in general, to come out in their numbers, appropriately attired in the country’s colours of green and white to cheer the Super Eagles of Nigeria with their vocal support.
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Eno said:
“The Godswill Akpabio Stadium Uyo is reputed to be a slaughter house for opponents of the Eagles and Tuesday will not be an exception."
Legit.ng reports that the away victory on Friday, March 21, has catapulted Nigeria to fourth position with 6 points, four points behind group leaders South Africa after five round of matches.
Victory on Tuesday, March 25, in Uyo will further brighten Nigeria's chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA world cup scheduled to be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
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Meanwhile, Ruth Odunayo, a sportscaster, applauded the Super Eagles.
The Mainland FM on-air-personality (OAP), told Legit.ng:
"It was a good game and total dominance from the Super Eagles.
"Some have called it a new manager bounce but I will say it Is the determination of the boys that paid off. I expected this win when I saw the likes of Victor Osimhen making it early to camp, it really showed their readiness to make it to the world cup."
Speaking further, Odunayo explained that Coach Chelle went for an all-attack approach starting Simon Moses, Samuel Chukwueze, Ademola Lookman, and Osimhen (with the 4-2-3-1 diamond formation) before bringing on Raphael Onyedika "to stabilise the midfield".
She said:
"That was a bold decision from the manager and I hope to see him take more of such risk as time goes on.
"The Rwandans didn't go down without a fight, they were decent in the game. A lot of credit must go to them for having a charged atmosphere with a beautiful pitch as well but the quality of the Super Eagles was very evident, former African player of the year and reigning African player of the year (Osimhen and Lookman) were too much for them to handle.
"We just have to keep on winning our games and hope the likes of Benin Republic and South Africa cancel themselves out."
"I wish them the very best against Zimbabwe on Tuesday, March 25."
'Super Eagles needs to improve' - Nigeria coach
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle shared his thoughts after winning his first match in charge of the Nigerian national team.
Chelle applauded the players for their performance but admits the team needs to improve having only been together for about four days before the match.
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