Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has fired a warning that his country is not in Kigali to drop points despite playing away to Rwanda’s Amavubi. The Super Eagles take on Group D rivals Rwanda at Amahoro Stadium, Kigali, on Tuesday, September 10, hoping for nothing but a win to extend their lead in their group in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). ALSO READ: AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Super Eagles jet in ahead of Rwanda clash Nigeria are winless in their last two meetings in Rwanda but Troost-Ekong insists that Tuesday’s crunch clash is must-win. This is my first time here and it has been good. We cannot afford to drop points in Kigali. Whoever wears the Nigerian jersey tomorrow will deliver, he told journalists during a pre-match press conference on Monday. Troost-Ekong's remarks highlight the critical nature of the match for Nigeria, who are keen to maintain their strong position in the qualifiers. They traveled to Kigali with three points in the bag after thrashing Benin 3-0 in Uyo on Saturday, September 7. ALSO READ: What can Rwanda do to stop the Super Eagles? With Rwanda aiming to secure a spot in the AFCON for the first time in 20 years, Nigeria is focused on ensuring they meet the challenge head-on and secure the needed result. Rwanda's captain, Djihad Bizimana, has expressed confidence in his team which held Libya to a 1-1 draw in Triopli on September 4. We are well equipped for the game. The draw with Libya has motivated us greatly. We are focused and ready to see what happens tomorrow (against Nigeria), he said. Nigeria reached the final of the AFCON 2023 edition, losing 2-1 at the hands of host Cote d’Ivoire.
