Wilfred Ndidi has stressed that the Super Eagles cannot afford to stumble again when they face Rwanda.
The Nigerian team dropped valuable points in their last outing against the Warriors of Zimbabwe, and Saturday’s clash with the Amavubi has now become a must-win.
Éric Chelle’s side will welcome Rwanda to the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo for a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday seven tie that could decide their path to the tournament.
Although the Eagles also have a tough test coming up against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana next Tuesday, Ndidi insists that the immediate priority is securing victory over Rwanda.
The Besiktas midfielder explained that nothing short of three points would keep Nigeria’s hopes alive.
“We are not looking at the game against South Africa yet, because the game against Rwanda is the most important one in our hands right now, and we can’t let it slip,” Ndidi told reporters in Uyo.
“If we let it slip, it’s finished. If we let the Rwanda game slip, there’s nothing like rivalry in South Africa. We have to win the game against Rwanda first, then we focus on the game against South Africa.”
W’Cup qualifiers: Super Eagles must beat Rwanda, says Ndidi
