Fans Applaud Super Eagles’ 2-0 Victory Against Rwanda, Shower Praise on Osimhen
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have earned admiration from their passionate supporters after their 2-0 triumph over Rwanda in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier held in Kigali on Friday.
Two clinical first-half goals from the unstoppable Victor Osimhen secured all three points for Eric Chelle’s men. The Galatasaray striker, currently on loan from Napoli, opened the scoring with a smooth side-footed finish from an Ademola Lookman free-kick. Minutes later, he doubled Nigeria’s advantage by smartly dispossessing a Rwandan player at the halfway line before effortlessly slotting the ball past the goalkeeper.
The result pushes the Super Eagles to third place in Group C, just behind South Africa, who claimed a 2-0 victory over Lesotho the same day.
Fans React with Excitement and Criticism
Following the win, football enthusiasts flooded X (formerly Twitter) with their reactions. While many applauded Osimhen’s brilliance, others pointed out areas that still need improvement. Here are some comments gathered:
@okafo_obiora: “@victorosimhen9 I need a hat-trick against Zimbabwe. Please take us to the World Cup.”
@mayorofsomorin: “It was a good game, and Chelle’s attacking philosophy is clear. However, he needs to find a way to balance the midfield with Oyedika, as the Ndidi-Iwobi pairing left us exposed today. He also needs to be quicker with his substitutions and make better use of the squad depth. We move.”
@HaalalMc: “Pride of Africa.”
@earlability: “Let’s go! More wins and we can secure our spot for the World Cup.”
@pisforpreye: “3 points in the bag. On Tuesday, we move. The game changer. Baller par excellence. Victor Osimhen.”
@ssnews247: “Good game… But we should’ve done better.”
Opinion: Super Eagles Must Build on This Momentum
The Super Eagles’ display against Rwanda was commendable but also exposed some weaknesses. Eric Chelle’s attacking approach is refreshing, with Osimhen delivering the goods up front. However, the midfield’s lack of balance remains a concern. While the Ndidi-Iwobi partnership is creative, it leaves the defense vulnerable at times.
Fans are optimistic, but Chelle must address these gaps to ensure a flawless performance against Zimbabwe on Tuesday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. Nigeria needs to build consistency to secure their spot at the 2026 World Cup.
