Rwanda 1-1 Lesotho: Amavubi fail to capitalize on Nigeria's misfortune
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The Amavubi of Rwanda failed to capitalize on Nigeria's 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe as they played out a 1-1 draw at home against Lesotho.

Rwanda 1-1 Lesotho: Amavubi fail to capitalize on Nigeria's misfortune

Tosin Abayomi 19:16 - 25.03.2025

The Amavubi of Rwanda failed to capitalize on Nigeria's 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe as they played out a 1-1 draw at home against Lesotho.

Rwanda's national football team, the Amavubi, played out a 1-1 draw against Lesotho in a crucial World Cup 2026 Qualifier match at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

The Matchday 6 encounter in Group C result was not beneficial to either team in their hopes of clinching a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Rwanda 1-1 Lesotho

The Amavubi of Rwanda failed to capitalize on Nigeria's 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe as they played o a 1-1 draw at home against Lesotho.
The Amavubi of Rwanda failed to capitalize on Nigeria's 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe as they played o a 1-1 draw at home against Lesotho.

Rwanda came into the game aiming to bounce back after a disappointing 0-2 loss against the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

Lesotho on the other hand had a second away game after a 0-2 loss against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa.

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The Amavubi of Rwanda failed to capitalize on Nigeria's 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe as they played o a 1-1 draw at home against Lesotho.
The Amavubi of Rwanda failed to capitalize on Nigeria's 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe as they played o a 1-1 draw at home against Lesotho.

There were no goals scored in the first half as both sides defended well.

Rwanda would take the lead in the 56th minute through Jojea Kwizera to give the home side the advantage.

However the crocodiles of Lesotho, known for their resilience, fought back and managed to equalize in the 82nd minute through midfielder Lehlohonolo Fothoane.

The Amavubi of Rwanda failed to capitalize on Nigeria's 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe as they played o a 1-1 draw at home against Lesotho.
The Amavubi of Rwanda failed to capitalize on Nigeria's 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe as they played o a 1-1 draw at home against Lesotho.

The result is a blow to Rwanda's hopes of climbing the group table, especially as the Super Eagles of Nigeria played out a 1-1 draw against the Warriors of Zimbabwe.

For Lesotho, the draw is a hard-fought result on the road, keeping them in contention despite their lower ranking in the group.

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