Rwanda head coach Torsten Frank Spittler has admitted that Nigeria will give his side a hard time when the pair face off at Amahoro Stadium on Tuesday, September 10.

Rwanda and Nigeria are pooled in Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) alongside Libya and Benin.

Spittler is aware of the talent that the Super Eagles have at their disposal but he trusts his men to live up to their expectations while playing before their home supporters.

“It is going to be a tough game. We are going to play against a world class squad with quality players. Our training has been good and I am positive we will get something out of the encounter,” Spittler told the press in a pre-match press conference as quoted by Times Sport.

This is going to be Spittler’s eighth match in charge of Rwanda. The team has recorded three wins, three draws and one defeat in their last seven matches under the German gaffer in all competitions.

Asked about the team’s progress since taking charge of the team in November 2023, Spittler said that it is a gradual process and they will only get better.

“We are in transition; it is a process. What we learn here is different from what they learn at club level. This is our fourth camping and the players are so far improving in everyday’s training,” he said.