Rwanda’s U-20 women’s national team departed Kigali on Wednesday ahead of their decisive second-leg clash against Nigeria in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.
Following a narrow 1-0 defeat in the first leg at home, the young Rwandan side faces an uphill battle.
To advance to the next round of qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, they must secure a victory by at least a two-goal margin.
Nigeria, having earned a vital away win in Kigali, need only a draw at home to progress.
The return leg is scheduled for Saturday, September 27, 2025, and promises to be a high-stakes encounter.
Rwanda will be hoping to overturn the deficit and keep their World Cup hopes alive.
Head coach André Cassa Mbungo has named a strong 20-player squad for the crucial fixture, confident his side can rise to the occasion.
