Super Eagles star urges Nigeria to take revenge when they face Rwanda for the World Cup qualifiers

A few days ago, Nigeria suffered their first defeat in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers at the hands of Rwanda.

However, the Super Eagles already secured a ticket to Morocco before the loss, leading their group with eleven points.

The defeat ended Nigeria’s unbeaten run in the group with three wins, two draws and one loss.

Iheanacho emphasises the significance of tackling the World Cup qualifiers with urgency in light of the team's recent defeat.

The Sevilla forward told Victor Modo, “We must go with red eyes and win all these games. This is World Cup qualifiers and we know how big it is. 

“And now we have how many draws? They are the ones ahead in the World Cup qualifiers and they are down here.

“I can’t wait for it to start so that we just go there and do this thing so everyone will rest and not shake that we won’t go to the World Cup.”

In light of the team's most recent defeat, Iheanacho emphasises the importance of approaching the World Cup qualifying matches enormously. 

Next year, the Super Eagles will play Rwanda in their first World Cup qualifying match and want to start the season strong.

Nigeria had only three points from their first four games—three draws and one loss—leaving them fifth on the table.