Rwanda vs Benin, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
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Match Timeline
- 35': Hassane Imourane (Benin) Yellow Card at 35'
- 38': Clément Niyigena (Rwanda) Yellow Card at 38'
- 42': Andreas Hountondji (Benin) Goal at 42'
- 45': Jean Bosco Ruboneka (Rwanda) Substitution at 45'
- 47': Mohamed Tijani (Benin) Yellow Card at 47'
- 64': Jodel Dossou (Benin) Substitution at 64'
- 70': Innocent Nshuti (Rwanda) Goal at 70'
- 75': Djihad Bizimana (Rwanda) Penalty - Scored at 75'
- 80': Steve Traoré (Benin) Substitution at 80'
- 83': Steve Rubanguka (Rwanda) Substitution at 83'
- 90': Kévin Muhire (Rwanda) Substitution at 90'
- 90'+1': Matteo Ahlinvi (Benin) Substitution at 91'
- 90'+5': Claude Niyomugabo (Rwanda) Substitution at 95'
Statistics
BEN | RWA | |
---|---|---|
15 | Fouls | 11 |
2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
0 | Red Cards | 0 |
0 | Offsides | 0 |
1 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
2 | Saves | 2 |
34.2 | Possession | 65.8 |
5 | SHOTS | 17 |
3 | ON GOAL | 4 |
0.6 | On Target % | 0.2 |
0 | Penalty Goals | 1 |
0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
0 | Passes | 0 |
0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
0 | Crosses | 0 |
0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
0 | Long Balls | 0 |
0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
1 | Blocked Shots | 7 |
0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
0 | Tackles | 0 |
0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
0 | Interceptions | 0 |
0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Venue: Stade Amahoro
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
AFCON Qualifying Table
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Nigeria | 3 | +4 | 7 |
2 | Benin | 4 | 0 | 6 |
3 | Rwanda | 4 | -2 | 5 |
4 | Libya | 3 | -2 | 1 |
Line-Ups
Rwanda (4-2-3-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
1 | Fiacre Ntwari (GK) |
14 | Clément Niyigena |
5 | Ange Mutsinzi |
3 | Emmanuel Imanishimwe |
13 | Fitina Omborenga |
8 | Samuel Gueulette |
4 | Djihad Bizimana |
15 | Bonheur Mugisha |
19 | Innocent Nshuti |
12 | Gilbert Mugisha |
22 | Jojea Kwizera |
Benin (4-2-3-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
1 | Marcel Dandjinou (GK) |
13 | Mohamed Tijani |
6 | Olivier Verdon |
5 | Yohan Roche |
11 | Rachid Moumini |
19 | Dodo Dokou |
8 | Hassane Imourane |
15 | Sessi D'Almeida |
9 | Steve Mounié |
18 | Junior Olaitan |
17 | Andreas Hountondji |
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