Lesotho vs Rwanda 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

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45': Jojea Kwizera

Introduction

Lesotho are hosting Rwanda at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.

Match Commentary

20': Djihad Bizimana (Rwanda) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
26': Lehlohonolo Fothoane (Lesotho) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
45': Goal! Lesotho 0, Rwanda 1. Jojea Kwizera (Rwanda) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Fitina Omborenga.
45': Substitution, Lesotho. Tlotliso Phatsisi replaces Thabo Lesaoana.
45': Substitution, Lesotho. Tumelo Khutlang replaces Tsepang Sefali.
60': Substitution, Rwanda. Samuel Gueulette replaces Jojea Kwizera.
63': Bonheur Mugisha (Rwanda) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
63': Substitution, Lesotho. Teboho Letsema replaces Motebang Sera.
70': Substitution, Lesotho. Tshwarelo Bereng replaces Lehlohonolo Fothoane.
71': Motlomelo Mkwanazi (Lesotho) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
85': Substitution, Rwanda. Claude Niyomugabo replaces Emmanuel Imanishimwe.
89': Substitution, Rwanda. Arthur Gitego replaces Innocent Nshuti.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Venue: Moses Mabhida Stadium
Location: Durban, South Africa
Attendance: 2,000

FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF Standings

POS	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
+6	South Africa	10	18	2
+7	Nigeria	10	17	1
+1	Benin	10	17	3
-3	Lesotho	10	12	4

Full Table

Line-Ups

Lesotho (4-3-3)

No.	Name
16	Sekhoane Moerane (GK)
20	Thabo Makhele
2	Motlomelo Mkhwanazi
3	Rethabile Rasethuntsa
14	Thabang Malane
6	Lisema Lebokollane
22	Thabo Lesaoana
10	Lehlohonolo Fothoane
18	Tsepang Sefali
9	Sera Motebang
15	Jane Thabantso

Substitutes:

Tsepo Toloane, Lemohang Lintsa, Tankiso Chaba, Teboho Letsema, Rethabile Mokokoane, Ntsane Molise, Fusi Matlabe, Tumelo Khutlang, Lehlohonolo Matsau, Thabo Matsoele, Tlotliso Phatsisi, Tshwarelo Bereng.

Rwanda (4-3-3)

No.	Name
1	Fiacre Ntwari (GK)
17	Thierry Manzi
5	Ange Mutsinzi
3	Emmanuel Imanishimwe
13	Fitina Omborenga
15	Bonheur Mugisha
4	Djihad Bizimana
11	Kévin Muhire
19	Innocent Nshuti
12	Gilbert Mugisha
22	Jojea Kwizera

Substitutes:

Adolphe Hakizimana, Hakim Sahabo, Maxime Wenssens, Clément Niyigena, Patrick Sibomana, Jean Bosco Ruboneka, Samuel Gueulette, Gilbert Byiringiro, Dylan Maes, Arthur Gitego, Claude Niyomugabo, Steve Rubanguka.

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