Nigeria's interim coach Augustine Eguavoen expressed disappointment over the team's home loss to Rwanda, stating, "We were below standard. And I feel very sad. This result was not what we planned for." He remarked that despite the setback, the team's success in AFCON qualification remains intact and they will strategize for the World Cup qualifiers in March. Eguavoen emphasized that lessons will be learned from the defeat and confidence will remain high heading into future matches.
Eguavoen dismissed claims that Rwanda's victory gives them a psychological advantage, stating, "This won't affect [Nigeria for the World Cup qualifiers]. We have learnt a hard lesson, we will evaluate and have the strategies to face them." His comments reflect a strong resolve to overcome the disappointment and prepare adequately for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in 2026.
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