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Super Eagles' Chief Host Reacts as Nigeria Seals Crucial World Cup Qualification Win in Rwanda
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Super Eagles' Chief Host Reacts as Nigeria Seals Crucial World Cup Qualification Win in Rwanda

by  Ridwan Adeola 2 min read

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering sports and football in Africa.

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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.

Nigeria beats Rwanda as Super Eagles' chief host speaks
Nigeria secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Rwanda in their world cup qualification Group C clash on Friday, March 21. Photos credit: @NGSuperEagles
Source: Twitter

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:

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"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.

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“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.

Akwa Ibom governor delighted as Nigeria defeats Rwanda in Kigali
Super Eagles' chief host, Governor Eno, confident ahead of Nigeria's next match, against Zimbabwe. Photo credit: Pastor Umo Eno
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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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Ridwan Adeola (Current Affairs Editor) Ridwan Adeola Yusuf is a content creator with more than nine years of experience, He is also a Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State (2014). Ridwan previously worked at Africa Check, contributing to fact-checking research works within the organisation. He is an active member of the Academic Excellence Initiative (AEI). In March 2024, Ridwan completed the full Google News Initiative Lab workshop and his effort was recognised with a Certificate of Completion. Email: ridwan.adeola@corp.legit.ng.

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