Nigeria, March 19 -- As the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers heat up, Nigeria's Super Eagles are gearing up for a crucial match against Rwanda on Friday at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali.

With the stakes high, team captain William Ekong has emphasised that the team cannot afford another draw.

Speaking ahead of the match, Ekong stated, "Actually, we read about that in some places, but we are not bothered. I was part of the last game in Kigali which ended scoreless, but we know that we cannot afford a draw this time. Our objective is to pick the three points and bring some life back into our campaign."

Despite Nigeria's poor history in Rwanda, including several past draws, Ekong insisted the team's focus is on the present and the task at ha...