UPDATED: Ekong Dropped As Osimhen, Lookman Lead Nigeria’s Attack Vs Rwanda Captain William Troost-Ekong has been benched as Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman spearhead Nigeria’s attack in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. Coach Eric Chelle handed a start to 20-year-old Benjamin Frederick, who will partner Calvin Bassey in central defence. Wilfred Ndidi takes the armband, with Alex Iwobi and Frank Onyeka completing the midfield trio. Stanley Nwabali keeps his spot in goal, while Moses Simon joins Osimhen and Lookman upfront. Nigeria, with just seven points from six matches, must win to keep alive their slim qualification hopes. Nigeria’s Starting XI vs Rwanda: Nwabali; Ola Aina, Bassey, Frederick, Onyemaechi; Ndidi (C), Iwobi, Onyeka; Simon, Lookman, Osimhen. #SuperEagles #WorldCupQualifiers #NGARWA

Police Assure Tight Security for Nigeria vs Rwanda World Cup Qualifier in Uyo Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier between Nigeria and Rwanda, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has assured fans and visitors of robust security measures at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The match is scheduled for Saturday, September 6, at 5 p.m. Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare, gave the assurance during a press conference in Uyo, stating that police personnel would be fully deployed to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free event. “Our men are going to use their total strength in policing the game,” Azare said. He warned potential troublemakers to stay away, saying the police would not tolerate any form of violence during or after the match. #NigeriaVsRwanda #WorldCupQualifiers #Uyo2025