Cape Verde 1-2 Rwanda
Updated
Rwanda won: Cape Verde 1-2 Rwanda in the Africa, Africa Cup of Nations Qualification (Round 2) on Tue, 29 Sept 2026 at Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde, Praia. Cape Verde goals: Gilson Benchimol 40'. Rwanda goals: Claude Niyomugabo 45'+2, Elie Tatou Iradukunda 52'. Possession: 70-30. Player of the match: Claude Niyomugabo (7.6).
Match report
Rwanda beat Cape Verde 2-1
Rwanda came from behind to beat Cape Verde 2-1 away from home at Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde on Tuesday 29 September in the Africa, Africa Cup of Nations Qualification.
Gilson Benchimol put Cape Verde ahead on 40' (1-0), Claude Niyomugabo levelled for Rwanda on 45+2' (1-1) and Elie Tatou Iradukunda restored Rwanda's lead on 52' (1-2).
Cape Verde had 70% of the ball, shots were 19-6 (6-2 on target).
Claude Niyomugabo (Rwanda) was player of the match with a 7.6 rating.
Match stats
| Cape Verde | Rwanda | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 70 | 30 |
| Total shots | 19 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 7 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 454 (92%) | 157 (73%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 4 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total shots | 19 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 2 |
| Shots outside box | 10 | 4 |
Lineups
Cape Verde (4-1-4-1): Vozinha, Wagner Pina, Logan Costa, Diney Borges, Sidny Lopes Cabral, Kevin Pina, Ryan Mendes, Telmo Arcanjo, Djé Tavares, Ayoni Santos, Gilson Benchimol
Rwanda (4-2-3-1): Fiacre Ntwari, Gilbert Byiringiro, Ange Mutsinzi, Phanuel Kavita, Claude Niyomugabo, Bonheur Mugisha, Djihad Bizimana, Gilbert Mugisha, Joy-Lance Mickels, Leroy-Jacques Mickels, Abeddy Biramahire
Key events
- 24' · Yellow card · Bonheur Mugisha (Rwanda)
- 37' · Yellow card · Kevin Pina (Cape Verde)
- 40' · Goal · Gilson Benchimol (Cape Verde)
- 45'+2 · Goal · Claude Niyomugabo (Rwanda)
- 46' · Substitution · Elie Tatou Iradukunda for Abeddy Biramahire (Rwanda)
- 51' · Yellow card · Joy-Slayd Mickels (Rwanda)
- 52' · Goal · Elie Tatou Iradukunda (Rwanda)
- 57' · Yellow card · Elie Tatou Iradukunda (Rwanda)
- 58' · Yellow card · Ange Mutsinzi (Rwanda)
- 62' · Substitution · Jovane Cabral for Djé Tavares (Cape Verde)
- 62' · Substitution · Nuno da Costa for Ayoni Santos (Cape Verde)
- 69' · Substitution · Jojea Kwizera for Bonheur Mugisha (Rwanda)
- 69' · Substitution · Noam Emeran for Leroy-Jacques Mickels (Rwanda)
- 75' · Substitution · Dailon Livramento for Ryan Mendes (Cape Verde)
- 75' · Substitution · Jamiro Monteiro for Telmo Arcanjo (Cape Verde)
- 85' · Substitution · Garry Rodrigues for Gilson Benchimol (Cape Verde)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Innocent Nshuti for Joy-Lance Mickels (Rwanda)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Kévin Muhire for Gilbert Mugisha (Rwanda)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Cape Verde vs Rwanda?
Rwanda won, 1-2 (Africa, Africa Cup of Nations Qualification) on Tue, 29 Sept 2026.
When and where is Cape Verde vs Rwanda?
Tue, 29 Sept 2026, 16:00 UTC at Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde, Praia, Africa, Africa Cup of Nations Qualification.