Match Summary
Rwanda defeated Benin 2:1. The match was played in Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification 2025. Goals were scored by A. Hountondji 42′, I. Nshuti 70′, D. Bizimana 75′ (pen.). 3 yellow cards were shown. Rwanda made 4 substitutions, Benin made 3.
Match Events
assist: I. Hassane
assist: E. Imanishimwe
Penalty
Rwanda and Benin have met 5 times — Rwanda won 0, Benin won 3, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2023. Benin leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 5 meetings. A combined 9 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.80 per match (2 for the home side, 7 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (40%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 game (20%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Benin are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–0 in 2024.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026