Soccer News of Thursday, 4 September 2025

Source: www.mynigeria.com

WCQ: We can’t afford to lose against Rwanda — Ndidi speaks ahead of crucial tie

Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi

Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, says the team can't afford another bad result against Rwanda in their hopes to secure a result against Rwanda.

Eric Chelle's charges will host the Amavubi in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday seven encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Saturday, knowing that nothing but a win will put them in contention to qualify for the mundial.

Recall the team failed to defeat the Warriors of Zimbabwe in their last home fixture.

According to the Besiktas of Turkey midfielder, the team is focused on the game against Rwanda and not the blockbuster against South Africa.

“If we let it slip, it’s finished. If we let the Rwanda game slip, there’s nothing like rivalry in South Africa. We have to win the game against Rwanda first, then we focus on the game against South Africa.”