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Osimhen’s record-setting double lifts Nigeria out of World Cup qualifying group stage slump
Nigeria recorded their first win of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign thanks to Victor Osimhen's record-setting brace, defeating Rwanda 2-0 at the Amahoro Stadium.
Nigeria recorded their first win of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign on Friday, thanks to a brace from striker Victor Osimhen, securing a 2-0 victory over Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. The win revives Nigeria's World Cup hopes and puts them atop Group E, with three points after two games. Osimhen's record-setting brace marked a significant turning point for the team, who had struggled in their opening match against Angola.
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