Rwanda vs Benin, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Rwanda are hosting Benin
at Stade Amahoro, Kigali, Rwanda, starting on
. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 20': Dodo Dokou (Benin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Rwanda 0, Benin 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Rwanda 0, Benin 0.
- 45': Substitution, Benin. Aiyegun Tosin replaces Jodel Dossou.
- 76': Substitution, Rwanda. Jean Ruboneka replaces Jojea Kwizera.
- 80': Goal! Rwanda 0, Benin 1. Aiyegun Tosin (Benin) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Romaric Amoussou.
- 80': Substitution, Benin. Razack Rachidou replaces Dodo Dokou.
- 80': Substitution, Benin. Romaric Amoussou replaces Andréas Hountondji.
- 84': Sessi D'Almeida (Benin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 90': Substitution, Rwanda. Abeddy Biramahire replaces Innocent Nshuti.
- 90'+3': Substitution, Benin. Samadou Attidjikou replaces Steve Mounié.
- 90'+5': Yohan Roche (Benin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Rwanda 0, Benin 1.
- 0': Match ends, Rwanda 0, Benin 1.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Stade Amahoro
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Venue: Stade Amahoro
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
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| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 10 | +6 | 18 |
| 2 | Nigeria | 10 | +7 | 17 |
| 3 | Benin | 10 | +1 | 17 |
| 4 | Lesotho | 10 | -3 | 12 |
Line-Ups
Rwanda (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fiacre Ntwari (GK) |
| 17 | Thierry Manzi |
| 5 | Ange Mutsinzi |
| 15 | Bonheur Mugisha |
| 2 | Claude Niyomugabo |
| 14 | Phanuel Kavita |
| 4 | Djihad Bizimana |
| 11 | Kévin Muhire |
| 22 | Jojea Kwizera |
| 12 | Gilbert Mugisha |
| 19 | Innocent Nshuti |
Benin (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Marcel Dandjinou (GK) |
| 13 | Mohamed Tijani |
| 6 | Olivier Verdon |
| 5 | Yohan Roche  |
| 3 | Tamimou Ouorou |
| 19 | Dodo Dokou |
| 8 | Hassane Imourane |
| 15 | Sessi D'Almeida |
| 9 | Steve Mounié |
| 17 | Andreas Hountondji |
| 20 | Jodel Dossou |
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