Nigeria rounded off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series with a shock 2-1 defeat to Rwanda. The game was played at the Godswill Akpabio

First-choice goalkeeper Nwabali has been excused from camp to visit family and relations following the demise of his father, and English Premier League side

Three-time African champions Nigeria have already secured the top spot in the group with 11 points from five matches, ensuring their participation in the 2025 AFCON in Morocco

Nigeria were already assured of a place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations before the players even kicked a ball in anger against Benin Republic in Abidjan on Thursday. A goal from Fahd T. Saad Mohamed in the 84th minute gave Libya a shock 1-0 win over Rwanda in the other group fixture.

Augustine Eguavoen has blamed the weather as the main reason why the Super Eagles failed to get a win against Benin Republic team in the AFCON qualifiers.

Galatasaray sent a warm message to Nigeria's Victor Osimhen after his critical 81st-minute goal against Benin secured Nigeria's spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Moroccan referee Samir Guezzaz will be at the centre when the Super Eagles host Rwanda in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie next Monday. Guezzaz, 44, will be assisted by his compatriots Zakaria Brinsi (assistant 1),