The Super Eagles' organisation and energy set the foundation for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign, as they secured a well-deserved point in a hard-fought draw against Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium on Tuesday.
Nigeria went into the game aiming to maintain a perfect start to the qualifiers, following their dominant victory over Benin in Uyo last Saturday.
Augustine Eguavoen's side once again controlled the game against the hosts and could have taken all three points, but it wasn't to be, as Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen missed the few chances that came their way.
The result in Rwanda places the Super Eagles at the top of Group D, with four points from two games played.
With that in mind, Nigerians voiced their opinions on X (previously known as Twitter).
Much of the sentiment betrayed dissatisfaction with the performance of Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface, with many believing he needs to elevate his game if he hopes to cement his place in the footballing folklore of the West African nation.
This user faulted the exclusion of Alex Iwobi, arguing that the team was worse for his absence…
…while this user declared himself pleased with the Super Eagles standard of performance under interim boss Austin Eguavoen.
What's next for the Super Eagles?
The Super Eagles will face Libya in a crucial double-header next month as part of the next round of qualifiers. Nigeria will host the first leg on October 7, with the return fixture scheduled for October 15.
These matches will be pivotal for maintaining their momentum in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, as they aim to solidify their position at the top of Group D.
