FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

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

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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 Timeline

    • 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 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

    ZIM 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.

    RWA Rwanda (4-1-4-1)

    No. Name
    1 Fiacre Ntwari (GK)
    17 Thierry Manzi
    5 Ange Mutsinzi
    15 Bonheur Mugisha
    2 Claude Niyomugabo Yellow Card
    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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