With exactly four weeks to their crucial matchday 5 CAF Group C 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria, Rwanda remains without a coach following the dismissal of German Torsten Spittler.
Spittler, who guided Amavubi to a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in November in their final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, was relieved of his duties by the Rwanda Football Federation on January 21st. A permanent replacement has yet to be named with just one month until their World Cup qualifiers resume.
Rwanda currently leads Group C on goal difference with seven points, tied with South Africa and Benin in second and third place, respectively. Lesotho sits fourth with five points, while Nigeria occupies fifth with three points, and Zimbabwe trails at the bottom with two points.
Despite the brevity of Spittler’s tenure, he leaves Rwanda in a strong position in the race for a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico after four games.
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Fans are growing impatient with the federation’s delay in appointing a new, experienced coach, as they aspire to witness their nation’s first-ever World Cup qualification.
The upcoming match against the Super Eagles presents a significant challenge for Amavubi. Nigeria, currently in a precarious position, needs to win their remaining group games to maintain their World Cup qualification hopes, and they face a coachless Rwandan side.
Nigeria will also be seeking revenge for their 2-1 AFCON qualifying loss in November and the goalless draw played at the Amphora Stadium in September.
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