South Africa 3-0 Rwanda - Result & Match Stats (CAF World Cup Qualifiers)

South Africa vs Rwanda - result

South Africa 3-0 Rwanda in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers at Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit on 14 October 2025. Scorers: Thalente Mbatha, Oswin Appollis, Evidence Makgopa, Sipho Mbule for South Africa. In their last 1 meetings, South Africa have won 0, Rwanda 1, with 0 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in South Africa vs Rwanda?

South Africa 3-0 Rwanda in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers on Tuesday 14 October 2025 at Mbombela Stadium. Scorers: Thalente Mbatha, Oswin Appollis, Evidence Makgopa, Sipho Mbule for South Africa.

Where was South Africa vs Rwanda played?

South Africa vs Rwanda was played at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, the home ground of South Africa.

What is South Africa's recent form?

South Africa's last five results read D W W D D (oldest to newest): 2 wins and 3 draws.

What is Rwanda's recent form?

Rwanda's last five results read L L L W L (oldest to newest): 1 win and 4 losses.

What is the head-to-head record between South Africa and Rwanda?

Across the last 1 meetings South Africa have won 0, Rwanda have won 1 and 0 were drawn. The most recent was Rwanda 2-0 South Africa on 21 November 2023 in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers.

Who is the standout player for South Africa?

Oswin Appollis leads South Africa with 12 shots across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Rwanda?

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

Who is the referee for South Africa vs Rwanda?

Mehrez Malki refereed South Africa vs Rwanda, averaging 24.8 fouls and 4.8 yellow cards per game this season.

South Africa vs Rwanda - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
21 Nov 2023	CAF World Cup Qualifiers	Rwanda vs South Africa	2-0

South Africa 3-0 Rwanda: match stats

Stat	South Africa	Rwanda
Possession	63%	37%
Shots	12	4
Shots on target	5	0
Corners	7	4
Fouls	12	19
Yellow cards	3	4
Tackles	12	10
Passes	551	321

South Africa vs Rwanda goals and red cards

South Africa: T. Mbatha 5', O. Appollis 26', E. Makgopa 72'.

South Africa season stats 2026: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.9	13 of 58
Goals against	0.6	10 of 58
Shots	12.4	3 of 58
Shots on target	4.4	13 of 58
Fouls	12.1	31 of 58
Tackles	13	7 of 58
Passes	517.8	1 of 58
Corners	6.4	2 of 58

South Africa player leaders 2026

Goals: Oswin Appollis (3), Thapelo Morena (2), Iqraam Rayners (2).
Assists: Oswin Appollis (7), Themba Zwane (1), Aubrey Modiba (1).
Shots: Oswin Appollis (26), Teboho Mokoena (21), Iqraam Rayners (16).
Fouls: Teboho Mokoena (17), Khuliso Mudau (14), Thalente Mbatha (10).

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).