Match Report
South Africa defeated Rwanda 3-0 in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers, Group Stage. Before the match, South Africa were 1st in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers table with Rwanda in 4th. Head-to-head (2023–2025): 2 matches, 1 win for South Africa, 1 for Rwanda, 0 drawn. South Africa had scored 17 goals this season (1.7 per game), Rwanda had 5 (0.5 per game). South Africa's goals came from Thalente Mbatha (5'), Oswin Reagan Appollis (26'), Evidence Makgopa (72'). Match stats: possession 63%-37%, shots 12-4, on target 5-0, corners 7-4. Check out the complete match analysis, lineups and key moments.
Goal scorers
South Africa: Thalente Mbatha (5'), Oswin Reagan Appollis (26'), Evidence Makgopa (72')
Key stats
Possession: South Africa 63% · Rwanda 37% · Total shots: 12-4 · On target: 5-0 · Corners: 7-4