Cape Verde vs Rwanda Highlights - September 29, 2026

Rwanda beat Cape Verde 2-1 in AFCON Qualifiers on September 29, 2026. The match was played at National Stadium Cape Verde.

Gilson Benchimol (40') scored for Cape Verde. Claude Niyomugabo (45'+2'), Elie Iradukunda (52') scored for Rwanda.

At kick-off Cape Verde stood in position 3 with 0 points. Their previous five had brought 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats.

That run had left Cape Verde 3 games without defeat. Rwanda went into the game in position 2, on 3 points.

They had won 3, drawn 0 and lost 2 in their previous five.

The referee cautioned Bonheur Mugisha of Rwanda on 24 minutes. Kevin Pina was booked for Cape Verde (37').

Soon after, Gilson Benchimol found the net for Cape Verde (40'). Claude Niyomugabo put one away for Rwanda (45'+2').

After the break, the referee cautioned Joy Lance Mickels of Rwanda on 51 minutes. Elie Iradukunda scored for Rwanda on 52 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, Elie Iradukunda was booked for Rwanda (57'). Substitutions: Cape Verde 5, Rwanda 5.

Cape Verde controlled 69.5% of possession. Cape Verde had 19 shots with 6 on target, while Rwanda had 6 and 2.

Goalkeeper saves: Cape Verde 0, Rwanda 5. Corners: Cape Verde 4, Rwanda 3.

Cape Verde completed the most passes, 496 in total at 91.5% accuracy. The referee produced 5 yellow cards.