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Rwanda — World Cup - Qualification Africa: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
South Africa vs Rwanda — the facts
South Africa beat Rwanda 3–0 (half-time 2–0).
South Africa met Rwanda in the World Cup - Qualification Africa (Group Stage - 10). Kick-off was Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 16:00 UTC at Mbombela Stadium.
Team pages: South Africa · Rwanda · World Cup - Qualification Africa
Key moments
- 5' Goal: T. Mbatha — 1–0
- 26' Goal: O. Appollis — 2–0
- 72' Goal: E. Makgopa — 3–0
Starting line-ups
Rwanda
About this match
On this page: the South Africa vs Rwanda final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this World Cup - Qualification Africa fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the South Africa and Rwanda team pages or the World Cup - Qualification Africa page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of South Africa vs Rwanda?
South Africa beat Rwanda 3–0 (half-time 2–0).
›Who scored in South Africa vs Rwanda?
T. Mbatha (5') for South Africa; O. Appollis (26') for South Africa; E. Makgopa (72') for South Africa.
›Where can I watch South Africa vs Rwanda highlights?
This page carries the full match report, stats and lineups for South Africa vs Rwanda; goal clips are added as soon as official highlights are available.
›What is the head-to-head record between South Africa and Rwanda?
South Africa and Rwanda have met 1 time — 0 wins for South Africa, 1 win for Rwanda and 0 draws.