
Rwanda vs Lesotho, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
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Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Rwanda 0, Lesotho 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Rwanda 0, Lesotho 0.
- 45': Substitution, Lesotho. Fusi Matlabe replaces Rethabile Rasethuntsa.
- 45': Substitution, Lesotho. Katleho Makateng replaces Lemohang Lintsa.
- 56': Substitution, Lesotho. Lehlohonolo Fothoane replaces Tshwarelo Bereng.
- 56': Substitution, Lesotho. Thabo Matsoele replaces Lehlohonolo Matsau.
- 58': Goal! Rwanda 1, Lesotho 0. Jojea Kwizera (Rwanda) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Thierry Manzi.
- 59': Jojea Kwizera (Rwanda) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 61': Motlomelo Mkwanazi (Lesotho) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 77': Substitution, Rwanda. Samuel Gueulette replaces Hakim Sahabo.
- 77': Substitution, Rwanda. York Rafael replaces Innocent Nshuti.
- 82': Goal! Rwanda 1, Lesotho 1. Lehlohonolo Fothoane (Lesotho) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Motlomelo Mkwanazi.
- 83': Substitution, Lesotho. Keketso Snyder replaces Hlompho Kalake.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Rwanda 1, Lesotho 1.
- 0': Match ends, Rwanda 1, Lesotho 1.
Game Information
Venue: Stade Amahoro
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Attendance: 43,000
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
Rwanda (4-2-3-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
1 | Fiacre Ntwari (GK) |
17 | Thierry Manzi |
5 | Ange Mutsinzi |
2 | Claude Niyomugabo |
13 | Fitina Omborenga |
11 | Kévin Muhire |
10 | Hakim Sahabo |
15 | Bonheur Mugisha |
19 | Innocent Nshuti |
12 | Gilbert Mugisha |
22 | Jojea Kwizera |
Lesotho (4-4-2)
No. | Name |
---|---|
16 | Sekhoane Moerane (GK) |
20 | Thabo Makhele |
2 | Motlomelo Mkhwanazi ![]() |
3 | Rethabile Rasethuntsa |
18 | Thabang Malane |
4 | Tsepo Toloane |
19 | Lehlohonolo Matsau |
11 | Neo Mokhachane |
7 | Hlompho Kalake |
17 | Lemohang Lintsa |
5 | Tshwarelo Bereng |
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