Rwanda vs Benin

Africa Cup of Nations Qualification - Group Stage 15 Oct 2024, 16:00
Rwanda
Rwanda
2–1
HT 0–1
FULL TIME
Benin
Benin
🏟 Stade Amahoro (Kigali) 👤 A. Rakotojaona Round 4

Match report

Rwanda edged past Benin 2-1 in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification - Group Stage on 15 October 2024.

Rwanda dominated possession with 66% of the ball and had 17 shots to Benin's 5.

The match was played at Stade Amahoro (Kigali), with A. Rakotojaona in charge.

Half-time 0-1 Possession 66% - 34% Shots 17 - 5 On target 4 - 3 Corners 4 - 1 Fouls 11 - 15 Yellow cards 3
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Player of the match
Djihad Bizimana
Rwanda · 1 goal
8 Innocent Nshuti 1 goal
8 Emmanuel Imanishimwe 1 assist
8 Dokou Dodo captained the side
7 Andreas Hountondji 1 goal
First half vs second half
  1st half 2nd half
Shots Total 9–4 8–1
Shots On Goal 2–2 2–1
Ball Possession 69–31 —
Corners 1–0 3–1
Attacks 62–41 57–28
Match statistics
4 Corners 1
1 Penalty 0
4 Substitution 3
119 Attacks 69
46 Dangerous Attacks 17
2 On Target 1
17 Shots Total 5
4 Shots On Goal 3
6 Shots Off Goal 1
7 Shots Blocked 1
10 Shots Inside Box 3
7 Shots Outside Box 2
11 Fouls 15
4 Corners 1
66% Ball Possession 34%
1 Yellow Cards 2
2 Saves 2
367 Passes Total 197
297 Passes Accurate 122
Line-ups 4-2-3-1  vs  4-2-3-1
Goalkeeper Defender Midfielder Forward
Rwanda · 4-2-3-1
1 F. Ntwari
13 F. Ombolenga 5 A. Mutsinzi 14 C. Niyigena 3 E. Imanishimwe
15 B. Mugisha 4 D. Bizimana
22 J. Kwizera 8 S. Gueulette 12 G. Mugisha
19 I. Nshuti
Benin · 4-2-3-1
1 M. Dandjinou
11 R. Moumini 6 O. Verdon 13 M. Tijani 5 Y. Roche
15 S. D'Almeida 8 H. Imourane
17 A. Hountondji 19 D. Dodo 18 J. Olaitan
9 S. Mounié
Rwanda
Coach
T. Spittler
Substitutes
  • 16 Jean Bosco Ruboneka
  • 24 Steve Rubanguka
  • 23 Clement Twizere
  • 2 Yunusu Nshimiyimana
  • 20 Claude Niyomugabo
  • 21 Gilbert Byiringiro
  • 11 Kevin Muhire
  • 7 Abeddy Biramahire
  • 10 Ramadhan Niyibizi
  • 25 Taïba Mbonyumwami
  • 9 Anicet Ishimwe
  • 18 Niyongira Patience
Benin
Coach
G. Rohr
Substitutes
  • 20 Jodel Dossou
  • 21 Steve Traoré
  • 16 Saturnin Allagbe
  • 4 Cédric Hountondji
  • 22 Rabiou Sankamao
  • 3 Tamimou Ouorou
  • 2 Rodrigue Fassinou
  • 14 Mariano Ahouangbo
  • 12 Gislain Ahoudo
  • 7 Matteo Ahlinvi
  • 10 Romaric Amoussou
  • 23 Mariano Tchinonvi
Substitutions
  • 46' ↑ J. Ruboneka ↓ J. Kwizera Rwanda
  • 64' ↑ J. Dossou ↓ A. Hountondji Benin
  • 80' ↑ S. Traoré ↓ S. DAlmeida Benin
  • 83' ↑ S. Rubanguka ↓ D. Bizimana Rwanda
  • 90+5' ↑ C. Niyomugabo ↓ G. Mugisha Rwanda
  • 90' ↑ K. Muhire ↓ S. Gueulette Rwanda
  • 90+1' ↑ M. Ahlinvi ↓ I. Hassane Benin
Cards
  • 35' H. Imourane Benin
  • 38' C. Niyigena Rwanda
  • 47' M. Tijani Benin
Head-to-head
Rwanda 1 1 draws 3 Benin
2025-10-10 Rwanda vs Benin 0 - 1
2025-10-05 Rwanda vs Benin 0 - 0
2024-10-15 Rwanda vs Benin 2 - 1
2024-10-11 Benin vs Rwanda 3 - 0
2024-06-06 Benin vs Rwanda 1 - 0
Recent form
Rwanda W W L D D
Benin W L L L W
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score in Rwanda vs Benin?
Rwanda won 2-1 against Benin on 15 October 2024.
Who won Rwanda vs Benin?
Rwanda won the match 2-1.
Where was Rwanda vs Benin played?
The match was played at Stade Amahoro (Kigali).
Who had more possession in Rwanda vs Benin?
Rwanda had 66% of possession, compared to 34% for the other side.