Rwanda bounced back from their defeat to Benin Republic with a 1-0 win against Lesotho in Group C, matchday 4 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday.
The win saw Rwanda, on seven points, reclaim top spot after four games.
It is Rwanda’s second win in the qualifying campaign (one draw, one loss).
Jojea Kwizera got the only goal of the match in the 45th minute which Rwanda held till the end of the game.
In another Group C game, Bafana Bafana of South Africa defeated Zimbabwe 3-1.
Iqraam Rayners opened scoring for South Africa just a minute into the game before Tawanda Chirewa equalised for Zimbabwe just a minute later.
Ten minutes into the second half South Africa restored their lead thanks to Thapelo Morena.
In the 76th minute Morena got his second of the game to put South Africa 3-1 ahead.
South Africa, on seven points go up to second position while Zimbabwe remain bottom on two points.
Super Eagles of Nigeria who are yet to register a win after four games are in fifth place on three points.
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