FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

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

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Lesotho
    FT
    0 - 1
    Rwanda
    • 45': Jojea Kwizera

    About

    Lesotho are hosting Rwanda at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, South Africa, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.

    Match Timeline

    • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
    • 0': First Half begins.
    • 20': Djihad Bizimana (Rwanda) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 26': Lehlohonolo Fothoane (Lesotho) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
    • 45': Goal! Lesotho 0, Rwanda 1. Jojea Kwizera (Rwanda) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Fitina Omborenga.
    • 45'+3': First Half ends, Lesotho 0, Rwanda 1.
    • 45': Second Half begins Lesotho 0, Rwanda 1.
    • 45': Substitution, Lesotho. Tlotliso Phatsisi replaces Thabo Lesaoana.
    • 45': Substitution, Lesotho. Tumelo Khutlang replaces Tsepang Sefali.
    • 60': Substitution, Rwanda. Samuel Gueulette replaces Jojea Kwizera.
    • 63': Bonheur Mugisha (Rwanda) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 63': Substitution, Lesotho. Teboho Letsema replaces Motebang Sera.
    • 70': Substitution, Lesotho. Tshwarelo Bereng replaces Lehlohonolo Fothoane.
    • 71': Motlomelo Mkwanazi (Lesotho) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 85': Substitution, Rwanda. Claude Niyomugabo replaces Emmanuel Imanishimwe.
    • 89': Substitution, Rwanda. Arthur Gitego replaces Innocent Nshuti.
    • 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
    • 90'+5': Second Half ends, Lesotho 0, Rwanda 1.
    • 0': Match ends, Lesotho 0, Rwanda 1.

    Game Information

    Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

    Venue: Moses Mabhida Stadium
    Location: Durban, South Africa
    Attendance: 2,000

    WCQ - CAF Table

    # 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 Table

    Line-Ups

    LES Lesotho (4-3-3)

    No. Name
    16 Sekhoane Moerane (GK)
    20 Thabo Makhele
    2 Motlomelo Mkhwanazi Yellow Card
    3 Rethabile Rasethuntsa
    14 Thabang Malane
    6 Lisema Lebokollane
    22 Thabo Lesaoana
    10 Lehlohonolo Fothoane Yellow Card
    18 Tsepang Sefali
    9 Sera Motebang
    15 Jane Thabantso
    Lesotho Substitutes:
    Tsepo Toloane, Lemohang Lintsa, Tankiso Chaba, Teboho Letsema, Rethabile Mokokoane, Ntsane Molise, Fusi Matlabe, Tumelo Khutlang, Lehlohonolo Matsau, Thabo Matsoele, Tlotliso Phatsisi, Tshwarelo Bereng.

    RWA Rwanda (4-3-3)

    No. Name
    1 Fiacre Ntwari (GK)
    17 Thierry Manzi
    5 Ange Mutsinzi
    3 Emmanuel Imanishimwe
    13 Fitina Omborenga
    15 Bonheur Mugisha Yellow Card
    4 Djihad Bizimana Yellow Card
    11 Kévin Muhire
    19 Innocent Nshuti
    12 Gilbert Mugisha
    22 Jojea Kwizera
    Rwanda Substitutes:
    Adolphe Hakizimana, Hakim Sahabo, Maxime Wenssens, Clément Niyigena, Patrick Sibomana, Jean Bosco Ruboneka, Samuel Gueulette, Gilbert Byiringiro, Dylan Maes, Arthur Gitego, Claude Niyomugabo, Steve Rubanguka.

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