Rwanda’s Amavubi Stars have reignited their very slim 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes after securing a vital 1-0 win away to Zimbabwe on Tuesday, a consequence that sees them overtake Nigeria’s Tremendous Eagles within the Group C standings.
A second of brilliance from Gilbert Mugisha within the fortieth minute proved decisive, as his composed end sealed all three factors for Rwanda.
The victory lifts the Wasps to 3rd place with 11 factors from eight matches, one level above Nigeria, who stay on 10 factors after seven video games.
This consequence provides additional rigidity forward of Tuesday’s blockbuster conflict between South Africa and Nigeria on the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, with Eric Chelle’s facet now below immense stress to ship.
Nigeria’s qualification hopes below menace
Nigeria, who presently sit fourth, have endured a turbulent qualifying marketing campaign marked by inconsistent performances and missed alternatives.
With simply two wins, 4 attracts, and one loss up to now, the Tremendous Eagles face a must-win situation in opposition to group leaders South Africa, who prime the desk with 16 factors after seven matches.
Group C: the race to the wire
With simply two extra fixtures scheduled in October, Group C stays delicately poised. South Africa have constructed a commanding lead however will not be but mathematically assured a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Behind them, Benin, Rwanda, and Nigeria are locked in a fierce battle for the second spot, with just one automated qualification place assured for the group winner.
In the meantime, the defeat to Rwanda leaves Zimbabwe rooted on the backside of the desk with simply 4 factors from eight video games, formally ending their possibilities of qualification.
