The Super Eagles of Nigeria were held to a 0-0 draw by the Amavubi of Rwanda in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matchday two encounter on Tuesday.
The Amavubi started the game brightly with the home fans urging the players forward.
Nigeria, however, took control of the game afterwards with the lively Ademola Lookman causing problems for the hosts’ defence.
Lookman was put through on goal in the 20th minute by Wilfred Ndidi but his shot was saved by Ntwari Fiacre.
The Atalanta winger put the ball inside the net three minutes later but the goal was controversially chalked off by the centre referee.
Victor Boniface hit the woodwork nine minutes before the break after he was set up by Lookman.
Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen made two changes at the start of second half.
Victor Osimhen and Moses Simon took the place of Victor Boniface and Samuel Chukwueze.
The Super Eagles created a number of chances in the second half but Ntwari thwarted their efforts.
Austin Eguavoen’s side, which beat Benin Republic 3-0 on Saturday, was left frustrated by both their profligacy and the brilliance of the Rwandan goalie.
The West Africans remain top of Group D with four points from two games.
As a result, the Eagles picked four points in their opening two games in the qualifying round.
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