Former Super Eagles and Al-Ittihad defender, Chikelue Iloenyosi has exonerated Nigeria Interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen, from receiving faults for his sides 2-1 loss to Rwanda in their AFCON 2025 qualifier, Soccernet.ng reports.
The three-time AFCON Champions had already sealed qualification to the AFCON 2025 tournament in Morocco following a draw against the Republic of Benin, leaving the game against Rwanda as an obligation to fulfill.
Eguavoen fielded a slightly weaker team against the Wasps of Rwanda and his side took the lead in the 59th minute via Samuel Chukwueze. A quick-fire double from Ange Mutsinzi and Innocent Nshuti turned the game on its head in favour of Thorsten Spittlers side.
Speaking in an interview with Brila.net , Iloenyosi emphasized that Eguavoen wasnt at fault for Nigerias defeat.
Rwanda sealed their first-ever win against the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Monday. Both sides will meet during the March International break as they look to seal qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
