Rwanda 2-1 Benin - Result & Match Stats (Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications)

Rwanda vs Benin - result

Rwanda 2-1 Benin in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications on 15 October 2024. Scorers: Djihad Bizimana, Innocent Nshuti for Rwanda; Andréas Hountondji for Benin. In their last 5 meetings, Rwanda have won 0, Benin 3, with 2 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Rwanda vs Benin?

Rwanda 2-1 Benin in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications on Tuesday 15 October 2024. Scorers: Djihad Bizimana, Innocent Nshuti for Rwanda; Andréas Hountondji for Benin.

What is Rwanda's recent form?

Rwanda's last five results read L W D D L (oldest to newest): 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses.

What is Benin's recent form?

Benin's last five results read W W L W W (oldest to newest): 4 wins and 1 loss.

What is the head-to-head record between Rwanda and Benin?

Across the last 5 meetings Rwanda have won 0, Benin have won 3 and 2 were drawn. The most recent was Rwanda 0-1 Benin on 10 October 2025 in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers.

Who is the standout player for Rwanda?

Innocent Nshuti leads Rwanda with 3 yellow cards across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Benin?

Jodel Dossou leads Benin with 3 shots across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Rwanda vs Benin?

Andofetra Rakotojaona refereed Rwanda vs Benin, averaging 32.3 fouls and 3.3 yellow cards per game this season.

Rwanda vs Benin - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
10 Oct 2025	CAF World Cup Qualifiers	Rwanda vs Benin	0-1
11 Oct 2024	Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications	Benin vs Rwanda	3-0
6 Jun 2024	CAF World Cup Qualifiers	Benin vs Rwanda	1-0
29 Mar 2023	Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications	Rwanda vs Benin	1-1
22 Mar 2023	Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications	Benin vs Rwanda	1-1

Rwanda 2-1 Benin: match stats

Stat	Rwanda	Benin
Possession	66%	34%
Shots	17	5
Shots on target	4	3
Corners	4	1
Fouls	11	15
Yellow cards	1	2
Tackles	15	22
Passes	367	197

Rwanda vs Benin goals and red cards

Rwanda: I. Nshuti 70', D. Bizimana 75'. Benin: A. Hountondji 42'.

Rwanda season stats 2026: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	0.5	47 of 58
Goals against	0.9	20 of 58
Shots	7.2	32 of 58
Shots on target	2.9	32 of 58
Fouls	11.4	35 of 58
Tackles	14	6 of 58
Passes	209.3	5 of 58
Corners	2.6	43 of 58

Rwanda player leaders 2026

Goals: Leroy Mickels (2), Abeddy Biramahire (2), Gilbert Mugisha (2).
Assists: Leroy Mickels (1), Fitina Ombolenga (1), Djihad Bizimana (1).
Shots: Abeddy Biramahire (6), Djihad Bizimana (3), Innocent Nshuti (3).
Fouls: Djihad Bizimana (8), Gilbert Mugisha (7), Innocent Nshuti (5).

Benin season stats 2026: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.2	27 of 58
Goals against	1.1	28 of 58
Shots	7.5	30 of 58
Shots on target	2.8	34 of 58
Fouls	13.6	15 of 58
Tackles	12	8 of 58
Passes	112.6	9 of 58
Corners	2.3	49 of 58

Benin player leaders 2026

Goals: Dokou Dodo (2), Jodel Dossou (1).
Assists: Jodel Dossou (2), Yohan Roche (1).
Fouls: Charlemagne Azongnitode (6).