Rwanda's Amavubi depart for Nigeria ahead of crucial World Cup qualifier #rwanda #RwOT

The team departed Kigali International Airport on Tuesday morning, September 2, led by Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) president Shema Ngoga Fabrice. A 20-man squad was on board, with four additional players â€" Kavita Phanuel, Mugisha Bonheur 'Casemiro,' Kwizera Jojea, and Buhake Twizere Clement â€" set to join the team in Lagos before heading to Uyo.

The match is scheduled for Saturday, September 6, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

Amavubi will be looking to replicate their last visit to Nigeria, when they stunned the Super Eagles with a 2â€"1 victory in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. However, Nigeria had the upper hand in their most recent meeting in Kigali, winning 2â€"0 in the reverse World Cup qualifier.

Group C remains tightly contested. South Africa currently lead the table with 13 points, while Rwanda and Benin are level on 8. Nigeria sits just behind on 7 points, followed by Lesotho with 6, and Zimbabwe at the bottom with 4.

Abeddy Biramahire is among the players traveling with the Amavubi squad ahead of their World Cup qualifier in Nigeria.

20 players, including Kevin Muhire, are among those traveling with the Amavubi squad ahead of their World Cup qualifier in Nigeria.

Claude Niyomugabo, an APR FC player, has been called up to join the Amavubi squad traveling to Nigeria.

Goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari is among the key players set to feature in Amavubi's match against Nigeria.

The players departed Kigali International Airport on Tuesday ahead of their World Cup qualifier in Nigeria.

FERWAFA President Shema Ngoga Fabrice traveled with the Amavubi squad to Nigeria.

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