FIFA World Cup Qualification 2026 CAF, matchday 10 · Tuesday 14 October 2025, 17:00 · Mbombela Stadium
South Africa
3 - 0
Rwanda
Goals and cards
- 5' Goal: Thalente Mbatha (assist Oswin Appollis)
- 26' Goal: Oswin Appollis (assist Evidence Makgopa)
- 29' Yellow card: Innocent Nshuti
- 37' Yellow card: Mohau Nkota
- 39' Yellow card: Sipho Mbule
- 51' Yellow card: Djihad Bizimana
- 54' Yellow card: Gilbert Byiringiro
- 72' Goal: Evidence Makgopa (assist Oswin Appollis)
- 87' Yellow card: Ronwen Williams
- 89' Yellow card: Aly-Enzo Hamon
South Africa on the left, Rwanda on the right. An own goal is listed under the scorer's own side.
Line-ups
South Africa
- Ronwen Williams
- Khuliso Mudau
- Nkosinathi Sibisi
- Khulumani Ndamane
- Thapelo Morena (off 35')
- Aubrey Modiba
- Teboho Mokoena
- Oswin Appollis
- Thalente Mbatha (off 89')
- Sipho Mbule (off 89')
- Evidence Makgopa (off 85')
Substitutes used
- Mohau Nkota (on 35')
- Keanu Cupido (on 85')
- Bathusi Aubaas (on 89')
- Mduduzi Shabalala (on 89')
Unused: Yaya Sithole, Ricardo Goss, Tshepang Moremi, Sipho Chaine, Samukele Kabini, Thabang Matuludi, Thabo Moloisane, Malibongwe Khoza
Rwanda
- Fiacre Ntwari
- Thierry Manzi
- Ange Mutsinzi
- Claude Niyomugabo (off 68')
- Gilbert Byiringiro
- Djihad Bizimana (off 85')
- Bonheur Mugisha
- Kevin Muhire
- Jojea Kwizera (off 52')
- Innocent Nshuti (off 68')
- Gilbert Mugisha
Substitutes used
- Emmanuel Imanishimwe (on 52')
- Aly-Enzo Hamon (on 68')
- Abeddy Biramahire (on 68')
- Darryl Nkulikiyimana (on 85')
Unused: Jean Bosco Ruboneka, Arthur Gitego, Yunusu Nshimiyimana, Anicet Ishimwe, Pierre Ishimwe, Phanuel Kavita, Clement Twizere, Emmanuel Nshimiyimana
Match stats
| South Africa | Stat | Rwanda |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 7 | Corners | 4 |
| 12 | Fouls | 19 |
| 63% | Possession | 37% |
| 6 | Shots off target | 3 |
| 5 | Shots on target | |
| 12 | Total shots | 4 |
| Offsides | 4 |
From the match data on My Football Facts.