2026 Wcq: Its A Shame Rwanda Coach, Amrouch Reveals What Caused 2-0 Defeat To Nigeria

Rwanda head coach, Adel Amrouche has picked out Victor Osimhens early goal as the demoralising moment in his sides 2-0 defeat to Nigeria in Kigali in the 2026 World Cup qualifier on Friday.

The Wasps put up a strong performance but fell 2-0 in the hands of the Eric Chelles side at the Amahoro Stadium.

The loss meant that Rwanda gave up their lead in the Group C of the African qualifying series to South Africa and narrowed the gap between them and Nigeria to one point.

Speaking after the game, the coach said, We started with a plan. I know Nigeria is coming quick with that pressure to score because they have the pressure.

And we tried something in the beginning, maybe you saw some positioning for the players, maybe it was working.