Rwanda vs Zimbabwe 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
Introduction
Match Commentary
- 23': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Terrence Dzvukamanja replaces Admiral Muskwe.
- 45': Substitution, Rwanda. Arthur Gitego replaces Lague Byiringiro.
- 45': Substitution, Rwanda. Olivier Niyonzima replaces Bonheur Mugisha.
- 68': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Obriel Chirinda replaces Walter Musona.
- 74': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Tino Kadewere replaces Prince Dube.
- 76': Substitution, Rwanda. Patrick Sibomana replaces Innocent Nshuti.
- 76': Substitution, Rwanda. Kévin Muhire replaces Hakim Sahabo.
- 82': Substitution, Rwanda. Claude Niyomugabo replaces Emmanuel Imanishimwe.
- 90'+1': Thierry Manzi (Rwanda) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+3': Andrew Mbeba (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Game Information
Venue: Stade Huye
Location: Butare, Rwanda
Attendance: 7,500
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 |
Rwanda (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fiacre Ntwari (GK) |
| 17 | Thierry Manzi  |
| 5 | Ange Mutsinzi |
| 13 | Fitina Omborenga |
| 3 | Emmanuel Imanishimwe |
| 15 | Bonheur Mugisha |
| 4 | Djihad Bizimana |
| 10 | Hakim Sahabo |
| 19 | Innocent Nshuti |
| 12 | Gilbert Mugisha |
| 14 | Lague Byiringiro |
Zimbabwe (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bernard Donovan (GK) |
| 15 | Teenage Hadebe |
| 2 | Gerald Takwara |
| 19 | Divine Lunga |
| 8 | Marshall Munetsi |
| 6 | Brian Jasper Band |
| 18 | Marvelous Nakamba |
| 23 | Andrew Mbeba |
| 12 | Walter Tatenda Musona |
| 14 | Prince Dube |
| 17 | Admiral Muskwe |
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