Midfielder Samuel Gueulette has admitted that Rwanda will have a tough time dealing with Nigeria when the two teams go up against each other in match day 5 of the World Cup 2026 Cup qualifiers on Friday, March 21, at Amahoro Stadium.

Rwanda held the Super Eagles to a goalless draw during the AFCON 2025 qualifiers in September 2024 before putting up a remarkable 2-1 comeback victory over the same side in Uyo in November.

Nigeria return in Kigali with a mission to win in a battler that Gueulette admits will be tough to overcome despite playing before the home crowd. However, he said, the objective remains to replicate the feat on Friday.

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"We have played two times against Nigeria recently during the AFCON 2025 qualifiers. We had 4 points out of 6 against them which is impressive as they are a very strong team. But it will be a tough game this time," Gueulette told the club website.

"The new stadium (Amahoro) is amazing and always full of fans. If, at least, we get a point against Nigeria it would be a good result. We will do everything to get good results"

Rwanda is on top of Group C with 7 points while Nigeria is 5th with 4 points. Amavubi will host Nigeria and Lesotho on March 21 and March 25respectively.