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

· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Rwanda

58': Jojea Kwizera

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1 - 1

Lesotho

82': Lehlohonolo Fothoane

About

Rwanda are hosting Lesotho 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.
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

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

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

Full Standings

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

Rwanda Substitutes:

Clément Niyigena, Hadji Iraguha, Pierre Ishimwe, Steve Rubanguka, Maxime Wenssens, Jean Bosco Ruboneka, Djabel Imanishimwe, York Rafael, Yves Habimana, Obed, Didier Mugisha, Samuel Gueulette.

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

Lesotho Substitutes:

Thabo Matsoele, Rethabile Mokokoane, Lehlohonolo Fothoane, Tankiso Chaba, Fusi Matlabe, Mohlomi Makhetha, Katleho Makateng, Lisema Lebokollane, Thato Malakia Sefoli, Mokoteli Mohapi, Keketso Snyder, Nthebe Majoro.

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