Zimbabwe vs Rwanda match report
Rwanda came away with a 1-0 win over Zimbabwe in World Cup - Qualification Africa, Group Stage - 8. The match was played on Tuesday, 9 September 2025 at Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg. At half-time it was Rwanda leading 1-0.
Zimbabwe and Rwanda in the World Cup - Qualification Africa table
Zimbabwe are 6th with 5 points from 10 matches (5 draws and 5 defeats); they have scored 5 goals and conceded 12 goals.
Rwanda are 5th with 11 points from 10 matches (3 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats); they have scored 5 goals and conceded 9 goals.
Rwanda are 6 points ahead of their opponents in the current standings.
South Africa top the table in Group C with 18 points.
Recent form of both teams
Zimbabwe collected 2 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches and are looking to get back on track, scoring 4 goals and conceding 9 goals. Most recent result: Benin beat Zimbabwe 1-0 (World Cup - Qualification Africa).
Rwanda picked up one win, one draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches and are going through a difficult spell, scoring 2 goals and conceding 5 goals. Most recent result: Nigeria beat Rwanda 1-0 (World Cup - Qualification Africa).
Zimbabwe vs Rwanda head-to-head
The sides have met once in the matches on our record: Zimbabwe won none of them, one meeting ended level and Rwanda won none of them.
Their most recent meeting came on 15 November 2023 in World Cup - Qualification Africa, when Rwanda and Zimbabwe drew 0-0.
Venue and officials
The match was played at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg.
The referee was A. Mefire.
TV channel and commentator
World Cup - Qualification Africa matches are usually shown on beIN Sports HD; we will update the broadcaster here as soon as it is confirmed.
Next matches for both teams
Zimbabwe play their next match against South Africa on Friday 10 October in World Cup - Qualification Africa.
Rwanda play their next match against Benin on Friday 10 October in World Cup - Qualification Africa.
This report updates automatically from the official match data.
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