The Super Eagles of Nigeria were held to a 0-0 draw by Rwanda in their second game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Fresh from beating Benin Republic 3-0 in their opening game of the series, the Austine Eguavoen led team failed to make use of the chances that came their way in both halves of the game.
Ademola Lookman surging run was prime to be the opening goal of the game but he slammed his effort against the onrushing goalkeeper, and moments later he has a goal controversially ruled out for an offside.
Lookman reacted quicker to a flick by Semi Ajayi from a throw in to head home at the far post, the goal was ruled out but replays showed that it should have counted as he was well onside as against the ruling by the assistant referee who made the call.
Victor Boniface crashed his effort in the box onto the bar and also had another effort cleared off the line after good work by Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.
Substitute Victor Osimhen had three separate chances to bury the game but his tame effort was easily gathered.
