Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong is unfazed by the unfavourable away record the West African giants have against Rwanda, Afrosport reports.
The three-time Africa Cup of Nations are winless in three previous visits to the Central African nation, drawing 1-1 during the 2006 World Cup qualifiers before drawing 0-0 in the 2013 AFCON qualifiers and another goalless draw during the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.
Troost-Ekong however asserted that the Super Eagles are prepared to end that run.
“Actually, we read about that in some places but we are not bothered,” the Al-Kholood defender said.
“I was part of the last game in Kigali which ended scoreless, but we know that we cannot afford a draw this time.
“Our objective is to pick the three points and bring some life back into our campaign.
“We are certainly not concerned about history books and what has happened before now. Qualification for the FIFA World Cup is our priority.”
Captain William Troost Ekong on preparations for Friday’s crunch game against Rwanda pic.twitter.com/VSubDAhscA
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Rwanda are joint top in Group C with South Africa and Benin while Nigeria are second bottom ahead of Zimbabwe.
