By Sports Desk
The Super Eagles of Nigeria went into the halftime break locked at 0-0 against Rwanda in their crucial FIFA World Cup Qualifier on Saturday, leaving fans on edge as the must-win clash hangs delicately in the balance.
Nigeria thought they had taken the lead early in the encounter when star striker Victor Osimhen found the back of the net, but celebrations were swiftly cut short as the referee ruled the effort offside after consulting the linesman.
The Napoli forward’s night turned sour minutes later when he was forced off after sustaining an injury, dealing a major blow to the Eagles’ attacking threat and casting doubts over his availability for the remainder of the qualifiers.
Despite dominating possession and creating chances, José Peseiro’s men failed to break down a resilient Rwandan defense, who have looked organized and determined to frustrate the Nigerian attack.
With 45 minutes still to play, the Super Eagles must dig deep, sharpen their finishing, and show more cutting edge if they are to secure the all-important three points in their quest for World Cup qualification.
The second half promises fireworks — can Nigeria find their breakthrough, or will Rwanda pull off a stunning upset on the road?
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