BEHIND THE STITCH: ALANI
June 21, 2024
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Rwanda and Nigeria canceled each other out in this week’s most recent Group D 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification at the Amahoro Stadium after a scoreless draw on Tuesday afternoon.
Nigeria and Rwanda played to a goalless draw in a match that saw both teams battle fiercely but neither could find the breakthrough needed to secure all three points. The match was played in a packed stadium and left fans of both nations with mixed emotions as the teams failed to break the deadlock.
Just before halftime, Victor Boniface unleashed a shot inside the area that struck the crossbar, bringing the score agonizingly close to open.
Ademola Lookman attempted to follow up with a header towards goal, but he was unable to muster enough force, and the ball was easily cleared away.
For the first ten minutes of the second half, Rwanda controlled the game, but the home team struggled to break through the Super Eagles defense.
Prior to the hour mark, Nigeria played with more assurance, especially after Victor Osimhen was brought onto the pitch.
The Super Eagles applied more pressure in the latter minutes of the match, but the host country frequently retaliated with strong defense.
Rwanda survived a late flurry of attacks at the end of the match as the game ultimately ended in a 0-0 score line.
The stalemate leaves both teams sharing the points, with Nigeria frustrated by their inability to capitalize on their dominant play and Rwanda pleased with a hard-earned draw away from home.
