Dismissing worries over their prior winless record in Rwanda, Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has stated that the team is ready for its all important 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match on later today, Friday 21st March, 2025 against Rwanda.
Despite previous failures to defeat the Amavubi on the road, Troost-Ekong maintains that the team is intent on the current task.
According to the centre back, “Actually, we read about that in some places but we are not bothered. I was part of the last game in Kigali which ended scoreless, but we know that we cannot afford a draw this time”
He also reiterated the team’s desire ahead of the clash declaring, “Our objective is to pick the three points and bring some life back into our campaign. We are certainly not concerned about history books and what has happened before now. Qualification for the FIFA World Cup is our priority.”
Troost-Ekong’s comments highlight the team’s determination to overcome past results and secure a vital victory later tonight against Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in their quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup