Benin vs Rwanda, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
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Match Commentary
- 7': Steve Mounié (Benin) Goal at 7'
- 37': Clément Niyigena (Rwanda) Substitution at 37'
- 39': Jojea Kwizera (Rwanda) Yellow Card at 39'
- 45': Taïba Mbonyumwami (Rwanda) Substitution at 45'
- 51': Fitina Omborenga (Rwanda) Yellow Card at 51'
- 53': Andreas Hountondji (Benin) Substitution at 53'
- 59': Samuel Gueulette (Rwanda) Substitution at 59'
- 63': Clément Niyigena (Rwanda) Yellow Card at 63'
- 65': Andreas Hountondji (Benin) Yellow Card at 65'
- 67': Andreas Hountondji (Benin) Goal at 67'
- 70': Hassane Imourane (Benin) Goal at 70'
- 73': Steve Rubanguka (Rwanda) Substitution at 73'
- 74': Ramadhan Niyibizi (Rwanda) Substitution at 74'
- 75': Olivier Verdon (Benin) Substitution at 75'
- 81': Romaric Amoussou (Benin) Substitution at 81'
- 82': Gislain Ahoudo (Benin) Substitution at 82'
- 89': Taïba Mbonyumwami (Rwanda) Yellow Card at 89'
- 90'+3': Cédric Hountondji (Benin) Yellow Card at 93'
Statistics
 RWA |
BEN |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 14 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |
| 66.4 | Possession | 33.6 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 13 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Venue: Felix Houphouet-Boigny
Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
AFCON Qualifying Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | 3 | +4 | 7 |
| 2 | Benin | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 | Rwanda | 4 | -2 | 5 |
| 4 | Libya | 3 | -2 | 1 |
Line-Ups
Benin (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Marcel Dandjinou (GK) |
| 13 | Mohamed Tijani |
| 4 | Cédric Hountondji  |
| 5 | Yohan Roche |
| 11 | Rachid Moumini |
| 19 | Dodo Dokou |
| 8 | Hassane Imourane |
| 15 | Sessi D'Almeida |
| 9 | Steve Mounié |
| 18 | Junior Olaitan |
| 20 | Jodel Dossou |
Rwanda (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fiacre Ntwari (GK) |
| 17 | Thierry Manzi |
| 5 | Ange Mutsinzi |
| 15 | Bonheur Mugisha |
| 20 | Claude Niyomugabo |
| 13 | Fitina Omborenga |
| 11 | Kévin Muhire |
| 4 | Djihad Bizimana |
| 12 | Gilbert Mugisha |
| 22 | Jojea Kwizera |
| 19 | Innocent Nshuti |
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