Super were held to a barren draw on Tuesday by Amavubi of Rwanda in the Africa Cup of Nation qualifier played in Kigali.
The Amavubi were brimming with confidence against the Supe Eagles having picked draw against Libya in Tripoli last week.
Playing in front of their home crowd at the Amahoro Stadium, the Rwandans recognized how difficult it would be to attack the Eagles and decided to keep the ball.
Despite all their efforts, it was Super Eagles who dominated the game in the first half and inform Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman thought he had put Nigeria ahead but the goal was ruled for offside.
Coach Austin Eguavoen introduced the duo of Victor Osimhen and Moses Simon for Victor Boniface and Samuel Chukwueze in the second half.
The host goalkeeper Ntwari Fiacre put up a heroic performance to deny the Nigerians and earned his team valuable point at home.
Super Eagles still maintain their position on top of the Group D with 4 points and the second game later on Tuesday between Benin and Libya will determine the position of Libya.