Rwanda vs South Africa 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

12': Innocent Nshuti
28': Gilbert Mugisha

FT
2 - 0

Introduction

Rwanda are hosting South Africa at Stade Huye, Butare, Rwanda, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.

Match Commentary

12': Goal! Rwanda 1, South Africa 0. Innocent Nshuti (Rwanda) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Lague Byiringiro with a headed pass.
12': Innocent Nshuti (Rwanda) is shown the yellow card for excessive celebration.
28': Goal! Rwanda 2, South Africa 0. Gilbert Mugisha (Rwanda) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ange Mutsinzi.
32': Gilbert Mugisha (Rwanda) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
45'+3': First Half ends, Rwanda 2, South Africa 0.
45': Substitution, Rwanda. Patrick Sibomana replaces Lague Byiringiro.
52': Substitution, South Africa. Zakhele Lepasa replaces Bongokuhle Hlongwane.
59': Substitution, Rwanda. Hakim Sahabo replaces Kévin Muhire.
70': Substitution, Rwanda. Bienvenu Mugenzi replaces Innocent Nshuti because of an injury.
73': Substitution, Rwanda. Claude Niyomugabo replaces Gilbert Mugisha.
75': Substitution, South Africa. Oswin Appollis replaces Sphephelo Sithole.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Venue: Stade Huye
Location: Butare, Rwanda

FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF Standings

POS	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
+5	South Africa	6	13	1
0	Rwanda	6	8	2
-1	Benin	6	8	2
+1	Nigeria	6	7	1

Full Table

Statistics

RSA		RWA
13	Fouls	13
0	Yellow Cards	2
0	Red Cards	0
4	Offsides	3
6	Corner Kicks	2
2	Saves	2
62.7	Possession	37.3
5	SHOTS	7
2	ON GOAL	4
0.4	On Target %	0.6
0	Penalty Goals	0
0	Penalty Kicks Taken	0
410	Accurate Passes	203
513	Passes	307
0.8	Pass Completion %	0.7
3	Accurate Crosses	1
15	Crosses	9
0.2	Cross %	0.1
48	Long Balls	91
9	Accurate Long Balls	40
0.2	Long Balls %	0.4
0	Blocked Shots	1
16	Effective Tackles	13
21	Tackles	18
0.8	Tackle %	0.7
8	Interceptions	10
2	Effective Clearances	18
2	Clearances	18

Line-Ups

Rwanda (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
1	Fiacre Ntwari (GK)
17	Thierry Manzi
5	Ange Mutsinzi
3	Emmanuel Imanishimwe
13	Fitina Omborenga
11	Kévin Muhire
4	Djihad Bizimana
23	Olivier Niyonzima
19	Innocent Nshuti
12	Gilbert Mugisha
14	Lague Byiringiro

Substitutes:

Ali Serumogo, Patrick Sibomana, Gad Muhawenayo, Isaac Mitima, Bienvenu Mugenzi, Abdul Rwatubyaye, Jean Bosco Ruboneka, Claude Niyomugabo, Arthur Gitego, Bonheur Mugisha, Hakim Sahabo, Maxime Wenssens.

South Africa (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
1	Ronwen Williams (GK)
19	Nkosinathi Sibisi
5	Siyanda Xulu
6	Aubrey Modiba
20	Khuliso Mudau
11	Themba Zwane
4	Teboho Mokoena
13	Yaya Sithole
21	Mihlali Mayambela
12	Bongokuhle Hlongwane
10	Percy Tau

Substitutes:

Bradley Cross, Jayden Adams, Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Oswin Appollis, Elias Mokwana, Ricardo Goss, Nyiko Mobbie, Zakhele Lepasa, Tapelo Xoki, Evidence Makgopa, Veli Mothwa.