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Nigerias Unbeaten Streak Snapped: Eagles Fall to Bees in AFCON Qualifier Thriller

Nigerias Unbeaten Streak Snapped: Eagles Fall to Bees in AFCON Qualifier Thriller

Nigeria's unbeaten record in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier came to an end as they lost 2-1 to Rwanda. The team was defeated in their final AFCON qualifier clash at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.

Nigeria's unbeaten record came to an abrupt end as they suffered a stunning 2-1 defeat at the hands of Rwanda in their final AFCON qualifier match at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. The Eagles struggled to contain Rwanda's pacey attack, with their forward duo of Jean-Pierre Kakooza and Abdussalam Poga scoring two goals that sent the Super Eagles crashing out of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification process. Despite a late rally from Nigeria, their efforts were not enough to overcome the deficit, leaving them to face an uncertain future after this disappointing result. The loss marks a significant setback for Nigerian football, which had been riding high on an unbeaten run prior to the match.

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