Rwanda have breathed new life into their Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign after securing a dramatic 2-1 victory over Cape Verde on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, to collect a crucial three points.
The win takes Rwanda’s tally to six points, keeping their hopes of reaching the continental showpiece firmly alive as the qualification race intensifies.
Playing away from home against a Cape Verde side known for its physicality and attacking threat, Rwanda showed determination to claim a result that could prove vital when the final qualification places are decided.
The Amavubi held their nerve through a demanding contest, finding the goals needed to edge their hosts 2-1 before defending their advantage to the final whistle.
The victory represents an important boost for Rwanda, who entered the encounter under pressure to pick up maximum points and keep pace in their qualification group.
With six points now secured, Rwanda have given themselves renewed momentum heading into the remaining fixtures, with every point becoming increasingly valuable in the race for a place at the AFCON finals.
The result will also provide a major confidence boost to the squad and supporters, particularly after Rwanda demonstrated the resilience required to come away from Cape Verde with all three points.
For the Amavubi, the message is now clear: the fight for AFCON qualification is far from over
