The highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification match between Rwanda and Nigeria is set for today at 14:00 West Africa Standard Time (WAST). This Group D match marks a significant encounter for both teams as they aim to secure crucial points on the road to AFCON 2024.
Below, we provide an in-depth look at the match details, including the venue, kickoff times across different time zones, and other relevant information for fans across the world.
Match Overview
Rwanda vs Nigeria
- Competition: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification – Group Stage (Group D)
- Matchday: 2 of 6
- Date: Today
- Time: 14:00 (West Africa Standard Time)
- Venue: Amahoro Stadium, Kigali, Rwanda
Both teams come into this match with strong ambitions of qualifying for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria, a footballing powerhouse in Africa, will look to maintain their dominant form, while Rwanda will seek to pull off an upset on home soil in Kigali.
Time Zone Breakdown
To ensure fans around the world don’t miss a moment of the action, here are the kickoff times in various time zones:
| City | Local Time |
|---|---|
| Abuja | 14:00 |
| Lisbon | 14:00 |
| Athens | 16:00 |
| London | 14:00 |
| Tokyo | 22:00 |
| Sydney | 23:00 |
| Riyadh | 16:00 |
| New York | 09:00 |
| Ottawa | 09:00 |
| Rio de Janeiro | 10:00 |
| Paris | 15:00 |
| Istanbul | 16:00 |
| Nicosia | 16:00 |
| Beijing | 21:00 |
| Dubai | 17:00 |
| Kabul | 17:30 |
| Accra | 15:00 |
| Kigali | 15:00 |
Key Match Details
Venue
- Amahoro Stadium in Kigali will host today’s match. The stadium is Rwanda’s national stadium and has been the site of many significant football matches in the country’s history. Fans attending the game can expect an electric atmosphere as Rwanda plays on home soil.
Importance of the Match
- This is the second matchday in Group D, and both teams are vying for points to move one step closer to qualification for AFCON 2024. Nigeria comes in as the favorites, but Rwanda will look to make the most of their home advantage.
How to Watch the Match
Fans who are not attending the match in person can watch it live on various platforms:
- SuperSport: Available for viewers in Africa, broadcasting live coverage of the game.
