The Super Eagles of Nigeria have officially secured their spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Morocco, thanks to a decisive 0-1 loss for Rwanda against Libya on Thursday evening.
The dramatic match at Kigali’s Amahoro Stadium saw Fahd T Saad Mohamed score in the 84th minute, dealing a crucial blow to Rwanda's qualification hopes and sealing Nigeria’s place in the continental championship.
Nigeria, three-time AFCON champions, now enter their Friday match against Benin with confidence, already sitting atop their qualification group with 10 points.
Meanwhile, Benin trails with 6 points, followed by Rwanda with 5 points and Libya with 4 points, each having one match remaining in the qualification series.
The Super Eagles, known for their robust performance on African soil, now turn their focus to final group-stage matches to further assert their strength ahead of the AFCON tournament in Morocco.
The victory secures another opportunity for Nigeria to chase a fourth continental title and continues the nation's proud legacy in African football.