Nigeria, Sept. 6 -- The Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo will be the stage on Saturday (today) evening as the Super Eagles of Nigeria host the Amavubi of Rwanda in what has become a must-win battle in CAF's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Nigeria's margin for error has disappeared. The three-time African champions sit fourth in Group C with seven points, nine adrift of leaders South Africa after six matches with a game in hand.

Rwanda, meanwhile, sit third with eight points, with Benin now on 11 points, so the East Africans know this clash is equally pivotal in their fading pursuit of the group's sole automatic qualification ticket.

For all their history, Nigeria are walking a dangerous path. The Eagles have not won a Worl...