Nigeria, Sept. 6 -- Rwanda coach Adel Amrouche has insisted his side are in Uyo to compete and not just make up the numbers as they face the Super Eagles in a make-or-break 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Saturday (today).

With South Africa stretching their lead at the top of Group C after a comfortable 3-0 win over Lesotho in Bloemfontein, both Nigeria and Rwanda know that any slip in Uyo could end their chances of catching up with Bafana Bafana in the race for an automatic ticket.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Amrouche struck a tone of respect for Nigeria's pedigree but warned that Rwanda are carrying the mentality of a nation on the rise.

"You know, when you play in Nigeria, people of Nigeria love football, we love fo...