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Rwanda U-20 Women’s team heads to Nigeria for crucial World Cup Qualifier

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.

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