Path to AFCON 2025: What Amavubi Needs to Qualify!

For the Amavubi, a victory against Libya is essential to keep pace with Benin, who currently sits just one point ahead in Group D. Nigeria, leading the group with an impressive 10 points, has already qualified, leaving Rwanda and Benin to battle for the second qualifying spot.

Amavubi’s recent win over Benin on October 15 revived Rwanda’s hopes, cutting the gap between them and Benin to a single point. While Benin currently holds six points, Rwanda trails with five. Libya, with just two points, is effectively out of the race, making their remaining matches a last chance to play spoiler in Group D.

After Libya, Rwanda will face their toughest challenge yet: an away game against Nigeria in Lagos. Meanwhile, Benin still has two games, including a difficult match against Nigeria and an easier one against Libya, who have struggled throughout the qualifiers.

To qualify, Rwanda needs to secure maximum points in their two remaining matches and hope Benin slips up. In a scenario where both teams end with equal points, Benin holds the tiebreaker based on head-to-head results, making every point crucial for the Amavubi.

If Rwanda manages to defeat Libya on Thursday and Benin loses to Nigeria, the Amavubi would leap into second place with eight points, placing them in a favorable position going into the final round. However, a draw or loss against Libya could make qualification nearly impossible, as Benin only needs a single win to edge Rwanda out.

As the stakes intensify, fans across Rwanda are eagerly awaiting Thursday's match, hoping the Amavubi can deliver a win and keep their AFCON dreams alive.

Rwanda and Libya recently drew 1-1 in Libya

Group D sees a fierce battle between Rwanda and Benin for the second AFCON spot