Nigeria secured a 1–0 victory over Rwanda in their FIFA World Cup qualification Group C encounter on 6 September, with Tolu Arokodare's goal proving decisive. Playing in a 4–2–3–1 formation, the hosts dominated the expected goals battle, generating 0.52 xG despite registering zero shots on target—a statistical quirk that underscores Rwanda's defensive resilience in a 4–1–4–1 setup. Nigeria's goalkeeper conceded 0.0 expected goals, reflecting Rwanda's inability to fashion clear-cut opportunities throughout the match. The three points extend Nigeria's grip on Group C and maintain their qualification momentum in Africa's toughest qualifying zone.