Amavubi Stars’ 2025 CAN Hopes Fade After 1-0 Defeat To Libya – KT PRESS

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Chances of the Amavubi Stars qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations suffered a significant blow this night after a 1-0 loss to Libya in entrance of dwelling followers at Amahoro Stadium.

Libyan assault participant, Fahd Saad Mohamed’s aim sealed the defeat, leaving Rwanda’s hopes fading. This end result complicates Rwanda’s probabilities of advancing to the 2025 CAN in Morocco.

Rwanda stays in third place in Group C with 5 factors, whereas Libya, regardless of their win, nonetheless sit on the backside with 4 factors. The Libyans approached this match as a closing alternative, having just one level after 4 video games with three losses and one draw.

Match Summary:

Rwanda’s head coach, Frank Torsten Spittler fielded an unchanged line-up of gamers that just lately defeated Benin 2-1 at Amahoro Stadium.

Amavubi Stars began with excessive depth, producing two photographs heading in the right direction early on, however Libya’s goalkeeper, Murad Abu Bakr, managed to maintain them out.

By the twentieth minute, Rwanda managed round 80% of possession and created a number of possibilities, although none have been transformed, whereas Libya relied solely on counterattacks.

Around the fortieth minute, Libyan midfielders Subhi Aldhawi and Elbahlul began to attach performs, closing gaps in Rwanda’s offense.

Before halftime, Rwanda earned three consecutive corners, however none modified the rating because the halftime ended goalless.

In the second half, Amavubi made possibilities, with Muhire Kevin changing Samuel Gueulette and Dushimirimana Olivier coming in for Kwizera Jojea.

With quite a lot of dwelling help contained in the stadium, Rwanda’s nationwide soccer staff continued to push for a win with sturdy aim makes an attempt, however makes an attempt from Nshuti and Manzi Thierry missed the aim put up goal.