As the Super Eagles prepare for their pivotal 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda, Bayer Leverkusen’s in-form striker, Victor Boniface, has assured fans that the team is fully focused on securing maximum points. Speaking with Journalists from the training camp in Kigali, the Bundesliga goal machine emphasized the squad’s hunger, the impact of new coach Éric Chelle, and the collective determination to put Nigeria’s World Cup campaign back on track.
We Know What’s at Stake – We’re Ready to Give Everything
“You can see, you know, you guys watch the training. Everyone is really looking forward to the game. You know, we know how important this game is to us. And also as a country, you know, we need to be at the World Cup. So I can speak for myself and the other players. We’re ready to give our best and hopefully we get the win.”
No Matter The Coach, We Want to Give 100%
“Yeah, it’s been really tough. You know, like I said, it doesn’t matter who the coach is. You know, we know how big as a country we are. So no matter who we’re working with, we always want to give our 100%.”
The Camp Is Focused—We’re Here to Win
“Yeah, everyone is ready. Everyone is looking forward to the game. We hope and we see we’re going to achieve our aim. So hopefully we can get the win.”
Believe in Us—We Need Your Support!
“Yeah, we just keep believing in us and keep supporting the team.”
Can the Super Eagles Break the Kigali Curse?
Nigeria has never won in Kigali, with all three of their previous away meetings against Rwanda ending in draws:
- 2006 World Cup Qualifier – 1-1 at Amahoro Stadium
- 2012 AFCON Qualifier – 0-0 at Stade Régional de Nyamirambo
- 2025 AFCON Qualifier (Sept 2024) – 0-0 at Amahoro Stadium
The Super Eagles are desperate for a breakthrough, as they sit winless in four games and must turn their fortunes around to avoid missing back-to-back World Cups. Boniface and the team know the stakes—now, it’s time to deliver.
