Zimbabwe v Rwanda

Zimbabwe v Rwanda

World Cup qualifiers playoffs - Dates, how to watch... and why Nigeria can still dream of representing Africa

Nigeria's Super Eagles cancel friendlies in USA due to FIFA World Cup playoffs

Germany get World Cup draw seeding boost in FIFA rankings

World Cup qualifiers playoffs - Dates, how to watch... and why Nigeria can still dream of representing Africa

Nigeria's Super Eagles cancel friendlies in USA due to FIFA World Cup playoffs

Germany get World Cup draw seeding boost in FIFA rankings

Game Information

FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF Standings

WCQ - CAF News

2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

ZimbabweZimbabweZIM

0-4-4, 4 PTS

RwandaRwandaRWA

3-2-3, 11 PTS

Gilbert Mugisha - 40'

22
Arubi
3
Zemura
2
Takwara
4
Garananga
23
Jalai
17
Musona
6
Padera
8
Munetsi
10
Ngwenya
20
Chirewa
19
Maswanhise

No.Name
22Washington Arubi
2Gerald Takwara
4Munashe Garananga
3Jordan Zemura
23Emmanuel Jalai 12Walter Tatenda Musona
6Prosper Padera 14Bill Antonio
17Knowledge Musona
8Marshall Munetsi
20Tawanda Chirewa
10Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya 7Terrence Dzvukamanja
19Tawanda Maswanhise 9Tymon Machope

Substitutes
16Martin Mapisa
18Tivonge Rushesha
21Godknows Murwira
1Elvis Chipezeze
15Isheanasu Mauchi
13Brendan Galloway

1
Ntwari
2
Niyomugabo
17
Manzi
5
Mutsinzi
14
Kavita
15
Mugisha
22
Kwizera
4
Bizimana
11
Muhire
12
Mugisha
7
Biramahire

No.Name
1Fiacre Ntwari
17Thierry Manzi
5Ange Mutsinzi
15Bonheur Mugisha
2Claude Niyomugabo
14Phanuel Kavita
4Djihad Bizimana 8Bryan-Clovis Ngwabije
11Kévin Muhire
22Jojea Kwizera 10Anicet Ishimwe
12Gilbert Mugisha 21Darryl Nkulikiyimana
7Abeddy Biramahire 16Arthur Gitego

Substitutes
23Pierre Ishimwe
20Christian Mukudju
18Clement Twizere
3Emmanuel Nshimiyimana
9Aly-Enzo Hamon
6Dylan Maes
13Fitina Omborenga
19Alexis Nduwayo

Orlando Stadium

9:00 AM, September 9, 2025Coverage: ESPN+

Johannesburg, South Africa

Referees:
Abdou Abdel Mefire

Africa's World Cup qualifying campaign has seen nine teams secure their places at next year's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. However, for four CAF teams, including Nigeria, there's still a glimmer of hope.

Nigeria will not be going ahead with planned friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia in the USA next month, after the Super Eagles qualified for the World Cup playoffs which take place in Morocco at the same time.

Spain still topped the FIFA men's world rankings, with Germany back on track to be a top-seeded team in the World Cup finals draw on Dec. 5.

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