Zimbabwe vs Rwanda, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Zimbabwe

FT
0 - 1

Rwanda

40': Gilbert Mugisha

About

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

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

Full Standings

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

Zimbabwe Substitutes:

Bill Antonio, Martin Mapisa, Tymon Machope, Tivonge Rushesha, Godknows Murwira, Elvis Chipezeze, Isheanasu Mauchi, Walter Tatenda Musona, Terrence Dzvukamanja, Brendan Galloway.

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

Rwanda Substitutes:

Darryl Nkulikiyimana, Arthur Gitego, Pierre Ishimwe, Christian Mukudju, Bryan-Clovis Ngwabije, Clement Twizere, Emmanuel Nshimiyimana, Aly-Enzo Hamon, Anicet Ishimwe, Dylan Maes, Fitina Omborenga, Alexis Nduwayo.

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