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.
Rwanda take on South Africa in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers at Mbombela Stadium.
South Africa occupy 1st place with 18 points. Rwanda, for their part, hold 4th with 11.
0 of their 2 previous meetings since 2023 finished level, while South Africa claimed 1 and Rwanda 1.
It ended 3-0 in South Africa's favour.
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