Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has said the Super Eagles deserved more from Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash against the Amavubi of Rwanda.


The Super Eagles were held to a 0-0 draw in the encounter played at the Amahoro Stadium, Kigali.

The scoreline would have been different had the Super Eagles converted some of the chances that came their way in the game.


Ademola Lookman, Victor Boniface, Moses Simon and Victor Osimhen all missed good scoring opportunities for the three-time African champions.

Dele-Bashiru however stated that it’s a good thing they didn’t lose the game.

“I think we played well, it was going to be difficult, playing away . They have their fans cheering them. Of course there is a lot circumstances to consider too,” the Lazio midfielder said after the game.


“The problem is that we couldn’t convert our chances, we created a lot chances to win the game. We have take positive that we didn’t concede.

“This result will definitely boost our chances of qualifying for the AFCON. It is not the result we wanted but definitely not a bad one.”

Amavubi of Rwanda head coach, Torsten Spittler has announced plans to quit coaching when his contract expires in November.

The German took charge of the Amavubi in November 2023.

There are no talks of extending his stay yet, leaving his future on Amavubi touchline up in the air.

“After my contract ends in November, I’ll be heading into retirement,” Spittler jokingly said at a press conference after his side’s 0-0 draw with Nigeria on Tuesday.

The Amavubi have improved significantly since he took charge of the team.

The East Africans currently top their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying group ahead of powerhouses South Africa and Nigeria

Nigeria failed to defeat Rwanda in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier played in Kigali on Tuesday.

The match ended goalless between both countries.

However, the Super Eagles will feel aggrieved as they had what looked like a legitimate goal ruled out in the first half.

Victor Boniface’s header from a throw-in fell to Ademola Lookman who put the ball the net.

But the referee ruled it out.

Both sides saw their goalkeepers make fine saves to maintain the stalemate.

Nigeria lead Group D with four points, while Rwanda are in second spot with two points.