Super Eagles forward Tolu Arokodare earned the Carloha/Chery Man of the Match award for his standout performance in Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda on September 6, 2025.
The Wolverhampton Wanderers striker, recently signed from KRC Genk for €27 million, sealed a vital victory with a thunderous right-footed strike in the 51st minute, reigniting Nigeria’s World Cup aspirations.
The Super Eagles, are currently in the midst of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.
Following a string of underwhelming results that put their qualification hopes at risk, the team faced a crucial match against Rwanda’s Amavubi on Saturday.
Coming off the bench to replace midfielder Frank Onyeka, Arokodare broke through Rwanda’s stubborn defense, earning him a N1 million prize and widespread praise.
The win, hosted at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, marked a turning point for the Super Eagles, who now look ahead to a crucial away clash against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana on September 9.
Nigeria’s journey to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been anything but smooth.
