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