Zimbabwe vs Rwanda, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Zimbabwe are hosting Rwanda
at Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, 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.
- 40': Goal! Zimbabwe 0, Rwanda 1. Gilbert Mugisha (Rwanda) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 44': Claude Niyomugabo (Rwanda) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Zimbabwe 0, Rwanda 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Zimbabwe 0, Rwanda 1.
- 45': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Bill Antonio replaces Prosper Padera.
- 45': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Tymon Machope replaces Tawanda Maswanhise.
- 61': Substitution, Rwanda. Arthur Gitego replaces Abeddy Biramahire.
- 66': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Terrence Dzvukamanja replaces Thando Ngwenya.
- 79': Substitution, Rwanda. Anicet Ishimwe replaces Jojea Kwizera.
- 79': Substitution, Rwanda. Bryan-Clovis Ngwabije replaces Djihad Bizimana.
- 81': Tymon Machope (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 82': Bryan-Clovis Ngwabije (Rwanda) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 85': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Walter Musona replaces Emmanuel Jalai.
- 86': Anicet Ishimwe (Rwanda) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
- 90'+4': Substitution, Rwanda. Darryl Nkulikiyimana replaces Gilbert Mugisha.
- 90'+5': Arthur Gitego (Rwanda) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, Zimbabwe 0, Rwanda 1.
- 0': Match ends, Zimbabwe 0, Rwanda 1.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Venue: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | 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
Zimbabwe (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Washington Arubi (GK) |
| 2 | Gerald Takwara |
| 4 | Munashe Garananga |
| 3 | Jordan Zemura |
| 23 | Emmanuel Jalai |
| 6 | Prosper Padera |
| 17 | Knowledge Musona |
| 8 | Marshall Munetsi |
| 20 | Tawanda Chirewa |
| 10 | Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya |
| 19 | Tawanda Maswanhise |
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 |
| 7 | Abeddy Biramahire |
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