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Lesotho vs Rwanda 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
Introduction
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 Commentary
- 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': 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': 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 Mkhwanazi (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.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Moses Mabhida Stadium
Location: Durban, South Africa
Attendance: 2,000
Venue: Moses Mabhida Stadium
Location: Durban, South Africa
Attendance: 2,000
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF Standings
POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
+2 | Rwanda | 4 | 7 | 1 |
+1 | South Africa | 4 | 7 | 1 |
+1 | Benin | 4 | 7 | 1 |
+1 | Lesotho | 4 | 5 | 1 |
Lesotho (4-3-3)
No. | Name |
---|---|
16 | Sekhoane Moerane (GK) |
20 | Thabo Makhele |
2 | Motlomelo Mkhwanazi ![]() |
3 | Rethabile Rasethuntsa |
14 | Thabang Malane |
6 | Lisema Lebokollane |
22 | Thabo Lesaoana |
10 | Lehlohonolo Fothoane ![]() |
18 | Tsepang Sefali |
9 | Sera Motebang |
15 | Jane Thabantso |
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 ![]() |
4 | Djihad Bizimana ![]() |
11 | Kévin Muhire |
19 | Innocent Nshuti |
12 | Gilbert Mugisha |
22 | Jojea Kwizera |
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